Continent
Oceania
Country
New Caledonia
Next Big City
Noumea
Next Town
Noumea, Ilot Maitre
 
Type:
Island
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
None

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Ships
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Beautiful clear water. Look out for anchored boats.

Beach

Type:
Grass, Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
No information

Small island with nothing but grass and few small tress around.

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, ESE, SE, SSE, S
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
Boat
Access
No walk

Located about 10km off the coast from Noumea. Only reachable by boat.

Extra information

Rules
None

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.