Some beaches are derived from fluvial sands and gravels, others from cliff erosion. Coral reefs form white or yellow sanded beaches, while beach sediments derived from volcanic rocks are typically black or grey, such as those of northern Bali and southern Java. In the granitic zone of the Riau, Bangka and Belitung Islands, white quartz sands as well as granite boulders dominate.
Wave action in Indonesian waters is largely generated by local winds, gentle in the equatorial zone but stronger on the northern and southern coasts subject to northeast and southeast trade winds, respectively. Ocean swell moves into the southern coast from the Indian Ocean and to the northern coast from the southwest Pacific, are creating particularly large waves in this area.
Where is Indonesia?
Indonesia or Republic Of Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 17,508 islands.With the population over 238 million people,it is the world's fourth most populous country. Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia.
Below is a list of notable Indonesian beaches sorted by provinces or city.
Aceh
- Lampu'uk Beach, Lampu'uk, Banda Aceh
- Lhoknga Beach, Lhoknga, Banda Aceh
- Gapang Beach,Weh Island,Sabang,Aceh
- Kasih Beach,Weh Island,Sabang,Aceh
- Sumur Tiga Beach,Weh Island,Aceh
North Sumatra
