Three Months of Coastal Erosion Threaten Banjar Nyuh Beach Access Road

Tourist access road at Banjar Nyuh Beach, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, has been undermined by coastal erosion. The onslaught of large waves over the past three months has further eroded the road surface. Local residents, particularly traders and tourism operators, are complaining and urging the regional government to construct a sea wall immediately. A Banjar Nyuh resident posted the complaint on social media, asking Klungkung Regent I Made Satria to accelerate the plan to build a sea wall in the Banjar Nyuh Port area. They fear that if erosion is left unchecked, the access road in the area could disappear within the next few months, impacting street stalls. ‘Sir, please speed up the plan for the sea wall at Banjar Nyuh Port. The road is severely damaged and waters are already rising. If this isn't accelerated, perhaps in another two full moons the road here will be completely gone,’ the resident wrote in a post on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. ‘This road is also the route for drivers taking guests to the parking area, and we are concerned that the road could collapse or be washed away by the waves.’ In a video sent to detikBali on the morning of Wednesday, 20 May 2026, several foreign tourists were seen traversing the remaining stretch of road that has been almost eroded away, marching along a narrow path at the edge of the beach; waves occasionally swept over their ankles.

In response, Klungkung Regent I Made Satria said he had taken several erosion-control measures in Banjar Nyuh and Monggalan Beach. He assured that affected residents would be attended to as soon as possible and that he would continue communicating with the central government to seek swift attention. According to Satria, the central government, through the related ministry, plans to initiate sea-wall construction this year. However, there is no firm confirmation yet regarding project realisation. ‘But as far as certainty goes, there is no confirmation to us yet. However, we continue to coordinate,’ Satria said. He added that the Directorate General of Water Resources (DGWR) of the Ministry of Public Works had visited Banjar Nyuh and Monggalan to inspect the erosion situation. He hopes that by seeing the on-site conditions, the ministry will allocate funds for the sea-wall construction this year. ‘For the regency itself, even though we have funds to build a sea wall, we do not have the authority. Nevertheless, we continue to pursue other measures such as partnering with contractors via CSR to help residents; perhaps houses can be renovated and other assistance provided,’ Satria said.