Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
New Caledonia |
Next Big City |
Noumea |
Next Town |
Noumea |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Reefs, Corals |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Windward jetty and rocks in the navigation area. Numerous shallow coral heads from mid to low tide.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Trees |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Small sandy beach, but narrow meadow with enough space behind it for a line length. Beginners should avoid this spot and head to l'Ilot Maitre which is ideal for them. This is due to hazards when launching/landing. Launch area is barely a kite line length. Trees and a concrete wall make is a very tricky launch, especially in ESE and E winds, which are very gusty in that place (because of tree obstructions).
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Warm and sunny all year round.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
E, SE, S, SW, W |
Main Direction: |
E, ESE, SE, SSE, S |
The wind can be inconsistent in the winter, so you may find yourself only get 2 days in a week in. But during the spring, summer and fall, you can have some fantastic days and weeks. When the wind blows, it usually starts with a southerly at around 12-16 knots for the first day, two days or more of SE at 16-22 knots, then easterly for a day or two at 20-30 knots. During trade winds, the wind will be very consistent and blow about 18-25 knots.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Just east of the Le Meridien hotel.
Extra information
Nightlife
There are lot's of nightclubs and bars in Noumea. The majority of them are found in Bai de Citron just north of Anse Vata. Usually starts around 10 to 11pm, almost every night.