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

Rules
No 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.