Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
New Caledonia |
Next Big City |
Noumea, Tontouta |
Next Town |
Tontouta, Bouloupari |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Narrow beach, but very long bay.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts |
Warm and sunny all year round.
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.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No walk |
About 100km north of Noumea. You can park directly next to the water.
Rules |
None |