Tusan Beach
Pantai Tusan
A sandstone cliff beach south of Miri, where you can walk beneath the cliffs at low tide. It is famous for 'blue tears,' bioluminescent plankton that glow at night.
Tusan Beach is about 40 km south of Miri, roughly 45 minutes along the coastal road. The beach is backed by orange-yellow sandstone sea cliffs with rich coastal erosion features. The Horse Head sea arch, once a popular photo spot, collapsed in 2020. Between roughly March and May each year, bioluminescent plankton may create blue glowing light at night, known as 'blue tears,' though timing depends on tides and luck. The rocks below the cliffs are slippery, and you must return promptly when the tide comes in. There are small food stalls on the beach, but no lifeguards, so swimming is not advised.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park
- Lambir Hills National Park
- Luak Bay Esplanade
- Marina Bay Miri
- Tamu Muhibbah
- Tua Pek Kong Temple, Miri
- Niah National Park (Great Cave)
- Canada Hill & Grand Old Lady