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Mursala waterfall meets the sea off the coast of Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra. · Photo: Farxhan · CC BY-SA 4.0
SUMATRA · INDONESIA
Mursala Island
Tapanuli Tengah, North Sumatra
A waterfall falling directly into the ocean gives this North Sumatra island an unmistakable signature.
A DIFFERENT SIDE OF INDONESIA
Coastal scenery & photography
Mursala lies offshore from Sibolga and Pandan in Central Tapanuli. Its coastal waterfall, forested slopes and surrounding waters form a distinctive boat-based excursion on Sumatra's western coast.
Plan a Mursala Island journeyWhat draws you here
- The sea-facing waterfall
- Forested island coastline
- Views from the surrounding water
PLACE & CONNECTIONS
Make room for the journey.
Sibolga or Pandan → boat transfer → Mursala Island
View location on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)- Plan boat travel around local sea conditions and daylight.
- Check waterfall flow and the day's possible landing points with the boat crew.
Share your dates and travel interests. We’ll shape a proposed route and check local access, guiding and accommodation for your brief.
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