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
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.