The bay offers good protection in southerly winds but as it is open to the north, it can get quite rolly during the NW monsoon (mid-December to March). However, mooring blocks and ropes are checked regularly to ensure the safety of the moorings.
Note: The World Cruising Club's World ARC Rally will be arriving in early September 2025 so space may be limited.
The Marina's website has good entrance instructions - see https://medanabaymarina.com/arriving-by-boat.
Medana Bay Marina has a dock with four serviced berths and 15 moorings ranging from 5m to 18m in depth. The mooring buoys are the plain black floats with a smaller white ball float attached to the painter for ease of pick-up.
Access to/from the dock is easiest when the wind is lighter i.e. early or late in the day. You can anchor or take a mooring to wait until the wind has eased.
There is anchorage space available as well which is 60ft and deeper according to cruiser reports. Yachts are charged a small fee for anchoring to cover the cost of shore-side facilities (dinghy dock, showers and toilets, WiFi etc.).
The Marina can arrange laundry, fuel, small repairs, cheap massages and tours of the island.
There is a slipway with a 20T Roodberg Hydraulic Trailer, suitable for all boat types, plus hard-standing, liveaboards welcome.
Hotel Oberoi is a short walk away and dinner there is very reasonable. Free WiFi is available at the beach cafe/restaurant on site.
Tanjung, the local town, is 4 km away and has a good morning market, numerous ATMs, pharmacies and a post office. For larger supermarkets, as well as western food (butter, cheeses etc) it's best to go south to the capital. The marina can organise air-conditioned cars and drivers to take you there or to take you for sight-seeing tours. The roads on Lombok are good, although the traffic can be quite heavy around the capital.
Cruisers report this is a more comfortable alternative to the often rough anchorages on the Gilli Islands.
Last updated: August 2025
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