Riding Conditions in Ile Lifou / Baie de Chateaubriand, New Caledonia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The island sits on the edge of the tropics, and the weather varies little, with mild, spring-like conditions for most of the year, tempered by the ocean. The biggest variation is from mid-November to mid-April, when it is warm and humid, as opposed to 'winter', from July to August, which is spring-like. Average maximum temperatures vary from 22°C to 28°C (71°F to 82°F). The cyclone season runs from December to March, but woolly weather can show up for a month on either side of that. Generally, though, the seasons alter little, and even the number of daylight hours is stable, from 6 am to 6 pm year-round.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE
.
There is
Trade wind
at Ile Lifou / Baie de Chateaubriand, New Caledonia.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Ile Lifou / Baie de Chateaubriand, New Caledonia are
September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The island sits on the edge of the tropics, and the weather varies little, with mild, spring-like conditions for most of the year, tempered by the ocean. The biggest variation is from mid-November to mid-April, when it is warm and humid, as opposed to 'winter', from July to August, which is spring-like. Average maximum temperatures vary from 22°C to 28°C (71°F to 82°F). The cyclone season runs from December to March, but woolly weather can show up for a month on either side of that. Generally, though, the seasons alter little, and even the number of daylight hours is stable, from 6 am to 6 pm year-round.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE
.
There is
Trade wind
at Ile Lifou / Baie de Chateaubriand, New Caledonia.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Ile Lifou / Baie de Chateaubriand, New Caledonia are
September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Ile Lifou / Baie de Chateaubriand, New Caledonia is a
Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Waves breaking on the reef.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Ile Lifou / Baie de Chateaubriand, New Caledonia is a
Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Waves breaking on the reef.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
