Best beaches in Balikpapan

5 ranked beaches in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Balikpapan

1
Benua Patra Beach
Often missed
7.0
2
Kemala Beach
City beach
7.0
3
Lamaru Beach
Secondary beach
7.0
4
Manggar Segarasari Beach
Main city beach
7.0
5
Melawai Beach
Low visibility
7.0

What makes Balikpapan's beaches stand out?

Balikpapan sits in East Kalimantan, Indonesia and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Balikpapan or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.