Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua is a planned resort enclave in southern Bali, built in the 1970s, where more than 20 mostly five-star resorts sit behind security checkpoints.
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Nusa Dua is a resort enclave in southern Bali, Indonesia, about 22 kilometers from Denpasar, the island's provincial capital. The area covers about 350 hectares and holds more than 20 resorts, most of them five-star. Eight of Bali's ten largest hotels are here. The name means 'two islands': Peninsula Island lies on the south side of the bay and Nusa Dharma Island on the north.
The core resort area is gated, with security checkpoints, and visitors pay a fee to enter. Stay here if you want resort service and a contained base rather than town life. Geger Beach, about 3 kilometers from southern Nusa Dua in Sawangan, has calm water for swimming. Tanjung Benoa, just north, has cheaper hotels. Water Blow produces its big surges only at high tide, so check tide times before you go.
Nusa Dua in five
- Check the tide before a beach dayThe reef flat can leave shallow, rocky water at low tide at some beaches, while high tide gives the best swimming. Ask your resort for the day's tide times.
- Use Tanjung Benoa for water sportsThe sheltered bay just north is where parasailing, jet skis and banana boats run. Check safety gear and whether your travel insurance covers motorized water sports.Travel insurance guides
- Leave the enclave for dinnerResort restaurants are expensive, and the surrounding area has better local value. Jimbaran's seafood and Sanur's cafes are short rides away, and taxis are plentiful.Sanur
- Pair it with the cliff coastUluwatu's temple and surf coves are 30–45 minutes west. A driver is easier than a scooter on crowded roads, and sunset on the cliffs is the main draw.Bukit Peninsula
- Book it for the first or last nightAt 20–30 minutes from the airport, Nusa Dua is a smooth start or end to a Bali trip. Many travelers bookend a longer trip here, then spend the middle in Ubud.Bali
Need to know
- Airport
- Ngurah Rai (DPS), about 20–30 min by road
- Getting there
- Hotel transfer or taxi; gated enclave entrances check vehicles
- Getting around
- Resort shuttles, taxis and ride apps; few walkable streets
- Best base
- Beachfront resorts in Nusa Dua; Tanjung Benoa for water sports
- Time needed
- 3–7 nights for a beach stay; 1 night as an airport stop
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wet, humidJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 291 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, humid
- FebruaryRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wet, humidFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 290 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, humid
- MarchRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°ShowersMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 200 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers
- AprilRain22 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Drying outAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 141 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- MayRain21 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Dry, sunnyMayRain
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 103 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- JuneRain21 rainy daysHigh28°Low25°Dry, sunnyJuneRain
Good
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 112 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- JulyRain19 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, busyJulyRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, busy
- AugustRain19 rainy daysHigh27°Low24°Peak seasonAugustRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak season
- SeptemberRain17 rainy daysHigh28°Low25°Dry, calmSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm
- OctoberRain20 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Warm, dryOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- NovemberRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Rains beginNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 237 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains begin
- DecemberRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wet, holidaysDecemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 270 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, holidays
Average daily high and low in Nusa Dua, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Nusa Dua
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
26
- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 88%
Nusa Dua
04:40 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today30°25°88%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Wed30°25°86%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Thu31°26°47%Thursday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 47%.
- Fri31°25°43%Friday: Cloudy. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Sat30°25°30%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 30%.
- Sun31°25°45%Sunday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 45%.
Updated 02:29 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18,144 IDR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Every year
- MarNyepiBali, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Bukit Peninsulaabout 30–45 min by roadUluwatu Temple, cliff cafes and surf coves; best with a driver around sunset.Read the guide
- Sanurabout 40–60 min by roadCalm beach, harbor boats to the Nusa islands and a flat walking path.Read the guide
- Seminyakabout 40–70 min by roadBeach clubs and restaurants; a good dinner trip, not a day-to-day shuttle.Read the guide
Before you go to Nusa Dua
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Rules for Nusa Dua, checked
- Check Indonesia's visa and e-visa rules on the official immigration site, imigrasi.go.id, before you fly, as entry options can change.
- Foreign visitors to Bali pay a tourist levy; check the current amount and how to pay on the official Love Bali site before you arrive.
- The gated Nusa Dua core has security checkpoints and a visitor fee; have your hotel name or booking ready when you reach the gate.
- At temples, including Pura Nusa Dharma, wear a sarong and sash and cover your shoulders and knees.
- Water Blow's big surges come at high tide, so check tide times before you visit and stay behind the guardrails.
Plan around Nusa Dua
Entry, regions and the rest of the country
Read the guideBaliWhere Nusa Dua fits among Bali's bases
Read the guideBukit PeninsulaUluwatu, cliffs and surf, 30–45 minutes west
Read the guideSanurA calmer, local-feeling beach town up the coast
Read the guideSeminyakThe livelier beach strip with Eat Street dining
Read the guideBali e-VOA and levyThe entry steps for your arrival day
Read the guideNusa Dua FAQ
Is Nusa Dua worth it?
Yes for a calm, easy resort stay close to the airport. It is not for street life, surf or nightlife, and it feels more manicured than other Bali areas.
Is Nusa Dua or Seminyak better?
Nusa Dua for families, calm water and resorts. Seminyak for restaurants, beach clubs and walkable streets. Many travelers split a trip between them.
Can you swim at Nusa Dua beaches?
Yes, particularly at high tide, when the lagoon is deep enough. At low tide the shallow reef flat limits swimming. Ask your resort for tide times and choose the right beach for the day.
How far is Nusa Dua from the airport?
About 20–30 minutes by road, depending on traffic. It is one of the closest resort areas, and hotels can arrange a pickup.
Are the beaches at Nusa Dua private?
Beaches in Bali are open to the public, but resorts control the grounds and entrances. A resort pass or day-use deal is the easiest way to use the facilities if you are staying elsewhere.