What Wikipedia mentions is indeed true, but not entirely so, as the true allure of Sendang Biru Beach lies in the small island across from it, called Sempu Island. Many backpackers and fishing enthusiasts come prepared with supplies to camp on this small island. They typically spend one to two nights there.
This beach directly faces Sempu Island, separated only by the narrow Sempu Strait, which spans about 4 kilometers. The strait is ideal for boating or other water sports because it is sheltered by Sempu Island. For this reason, Sendang Biru Beach often serves as the gateway to Sempu Island, which is famous for its natural beauty and waters.
One of the attractions of this beach is the fish market at the fish auction site (TPI) and the boat tours around the beach in diesel-powered boats. Most visitors come for the boat rides and to buy fresh fish, which is sold at very affordable prices. Fish prices vary with the seasons; when the waves are high, fish prices tend to rise. The marine catch at Sendangbiru includes pelagic fish like lemuru, layang, anchovies, mackerel, kembung, and squid. Demersal fish found here include stingray, grouper, white snapper, red snapper, and white pomfret, as well as other export commodities such as tuna, Spanish mackerel, shark, lobster, sea cucumber, and seaweed.
Currently, the scenery at Sendang Biru Beach is not as appealing as it once was. The beach is now lined with fishing boats and can sometimes appear a bit littered along the shoreline. Severe erosion affects the western side of the beach. The view is also somewhat restricted by Sempu Island. Visitors can relax around the beach area while enjoying a distant view of Sempu Island and watching the fishermen working at sea or docking on the beach.
Sendang Biru Beach is located along the southern coast, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, and is administratively situated in Sendangbiru Hamlet, Tambakrejo Village, Sumbermanjing Wetan District, Malang Regency, East Java.
