Stephane, your skipper and surf guide, is an experienced surfer and has good local knowledge of both the weather and the surf breaks. Depending on your surfing abilities and the weather conditions Stephane will take you to the best surf spots of the Southern Lagoon.
For surf cruises a jet ski will be on board which is to be used as back up for big swells or to give a lift back to the peak on those really long breaks.
New Caledonia is a good surf destination all year round, however the best time of the year to surf in New Caledonia is from May to Septembre. It is at this time of the year that swell frequencies are the best, wind conditions optimal, and that you can score both lefts and rights. Check the weather swell chart below for further information.
Getting There:
To get there, just jump on a 2.5 hours flight from Sydney to New Caledonia. From landing to take off we take everything in charge, just sit back and relax. Transfers from the airport to the capital Noumea are covered in-house to guarantee the quality of our service.
After a 40 minutes drive you will arrive in Noumea, a cosmopolitan little town, a unique blend of French and Melanesian cultures, but most importantly it is the gateway to the world’s biggest lagoon: 1600 km of unspoilt, virgin barrier reef.
Our 46 feet catamaran, Kuare, which sits in the main marina, will be all set to take you to the southern lagoon where some of the Pacific’s most astounding scenery awaits you. On board, Stephane, our skipper and a hostess will help you settle in your cabins, and will be taking care of you during your cruise.
Next thing you are on your way to one of the best water sports adventure of your life with just your mates or your family !!!
Other Activities:
-relaxing on uninhabited coral islands with white sand beaches.
-snorkelling in the lagoon or on the barrier reef.
-fishing.
Entertainment:
We have a Macintosh in the common area for multimedia purposes, so you can watch DVDs, videos and pictures of your trip, and listen to music. The catamaran is equipped with a sound system which allows you to switch on the music in either cabin, on the deck or in the common area.
What you should bring:
Your own snorkelling gear for comfort (we do have some just in case you forget it), sunscreen, sunglasses, thongs or booties to walk on coral islands, wind jackets, any music or DVD you wish.
New Caledonian climate:
The climate in New Caledonia is tropical. The weather is influenced by the regionally predominant southeast trade winds especially in summer, from November to March, which is also the cyclone season.
Safety and Emergency information:
-Stephane is an experienced surfer, as such he should be able to prevent most mishaps, however he will be on the watch and has the jet ski for eventual rescue operations.
-The boat carries full category 1 safety equipment and oxygen tanks. The skipper is in constant radio contact with the Noumean maritime authorities for weather reports and safety check ups.
-Helicopter emergency services are available anywhere in New Caledonia within less than an hour.
-A hyper baric chamber is available in Noumea.
-The New Caledonian medical system meets both French and European standards.