Wedi Ireng Beach, Beach in Sumberagung, East Java, Indonesia.

Wedi Ireng Beach is a sandy coastline south of Banyuwangi featuring white sand and clear water interspersed with natural rock formations. The shore extends for several kilometers, creating an open space between the ocean and the hills beyond.

The name is Javanese: wedi means sand and ireng means black, referring to the dark sand beneath the surface. The beach lies in Pancer, Banyuwangi, East Java, about 3 km from Red Island (Pulau Merah) and 65 km south of Banyuwangi city. Its white sand turns black when dredged.

The name comes from Javanese: wedi means sand and ireng means black, referring to the dark sand found beneath the white surface layer. The beach lies in Pancer, Banyuwangi Regency, about 3 km from Red Island (Pulau Merah) and 65 km south of Banyuwangi city, and its few visitors keep it in a natural state.

The beach is accessible during daylight hours and can be reached from Banyuwangi via nearby roads. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since rocks and uneven terrain are present, and shade is limited along most of the shoreline.

The name comes from Javanese wedi (sand) and ireng (black), yet the surface is white; the black sand appears only where the white layer is dredged away. The beach lies about 3 km from Pulau Merah and 65 km south of Banyuwangi city, in Pancer, and sees few visitors.