Trombol Beach
Why No Swimmers?

sign found at Trombol Beach

My wife and I recently visited Trombol Beach, a beautiful stretch of sandy coastline within easy reach of Kuching.

It was mid-week and not a public holiday so I did not expect it to be busy but in fact we had the entire beach almost to ourselves.

rustic palm frond covered seating area next to the beach

On arrival at the beach area we were told we could park anywhere and we paid an entrance fee of RM 5 per person. There are a number of rustic seating areas, shaded by palm fronds, and a couple of BBQ spots. The guy who operates the place runs a small shop selling snacks, beach accessories, drinks (including fresh coconuts) and he rents out ATVs.
There are also basic toilet facilities but not much else.

beach in front of Paradise Beach Trombol

We walked for about an hour along the water's edge, paddling our feet in the shallow, calm sea. The water temperature was warm and inviting and I was tempted to swim but I had read reports about a boy being killed by a crocodile in this vicinity a few years ago. I asked the man at the shop. He said there are no crocodiles here - they are further along the coast where the Sungai Sibu runs into the sea.

Saltwater crocodiles prefer to lurk in the brackish murky waters of river estuaries where they can sneak up on their prey unseen but they are capable of venturing into the open sea. I decided not to take the risk although the sea was so calm and shallow that a large crocodile should be easy to spot.

Jellyfish and sandflies are other potential hazards at this beach but we didn't encounter any.

Another car arrived and proceeded to drive and up and down the beach as the sand was firm enough, even for regular cars.

Mount Santubong viewed from Trombol Beach

The distinctive outline of Mount Santubong in the distance provides an idyllic backdrop to the beach. The beach is fringed with casuarina trees and coconut palms to add to the tropical atmosphere.

As well as the main Trombol Beach where we stopped there are two alternative places on the beach, Golden Beach and Paradise Beach Trombol which have their own parking spots, facilities and entrance fees. These are marked on the map below.

View of Pulau Satang seen from Trombol Beach

From the beach you can see a number of islands. Closest is Pulau Asim, next is Pulau Pahat (little more than a few rocks) with the larger islands of Pulau Satang Kecil and Pulau Satang Besar beyond. This island is part of the Talang-Satang National Park and is a turtle nesting ground. Boat trips to this island can be arranged from Damai Beach or Kampung Telaga Air.

Trombol Beach does get more busy at weekends and public holidays but there is room for everybody. Rubbish can be a problem and visitors are urged to take their garbage home with them or use the bins provided.

It can get windy here. Bring a kite.

the shop at the beach with ATVs for rentQuad bikes can be rented from the owner's shop.

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Gazebo seating areas
  • Shop with snacks and drinks
  • All Terrain Vehicle rental
  • Toilets (basic!)
  • Parking

Opening Hours & Admission Price

Open during daylight hours (around 7am to 7pm).

Entrance fee is RM5 per person. No additional fee for parking.

Nearby Paradise Beach Trombol has different charges.

How To Get to Trombol Beach

Depending on traffic conditions in Kuching, the journey from Kuching Waterfront should take 40-50 minutes. The distance is 36km.

The exact location is marked on this map:

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