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surfing in New Caledonia |
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Better known for diving, New Caledonia has a great surf potential. But you need a boat: only one spot is on the mainland. The others are far (more than 5km...) all along the barrier reef. Many passes have a surf potential, but swells are not very consistent.
The locals are all super cool even at the best spots and are more likely to hoot you in to one than to kick your ass. The crowds are very thin and mellow even if you dont speak French they'll be cool.
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Surf Spot |
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GPS |
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Type |
Frequency |
Level |
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Dumbea left |
4 
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left |
reef-coral |
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experienced surfers |
| 2 |
Dumbéa Right |
3
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right |
reef-coral |
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all surfers |
| 3 |
Fausse passe |
6
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left |
reef-coral |
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pros or kamikaze only... |
| 4 |
Guaro |
2
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right |
reef-coral |
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all surfers |
| 5 |
Néra Rivermouth |
3
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right and left |
rivermouth |
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beginners wave |
| 6 |
Noumea pass |
2
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left |
reef-coral |
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experienced surfers |
| 7 |
Ouano |
10
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left |
reef-coral |
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experienced surfers |
| 8 |
St Vincents |
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left |
reef-coral |
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all surfers |
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New Caledonia at a glance |
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Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia
Geographic coordinates: 21° 30' S, 165° 30' E
Coastline: 2,254 km km
Climate: tropical; modified by southeast trade winds; hot, humid
Terrain: coastal plains with interior mountains
Elevation: lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
highest point: Mont Panie 1,628 m
Natural hazards: cyclones, most frequent from November to March
Currency: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF)
Population: 221,943 (July 2007 est.)
Languages: French (official), 33 Melanesian-Polynesian dialects
Capital: Noumea
Divisions: none (overseas territory of France); 3 provinces: Province des Iles, Province Nord, and Province Sud
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comment by Anonymous, 2007-10-08 09:31:24