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Spot · tier 2 · New Caledonia
Pointe Magnin
Located in front of the Le Méridien hotel on Nouméa's Anse Vata peninsula, Pointe Magnin is New Caledonia's premier freestyle venue - very flat water with regular offshore-leaning trade winds. It has hosted stages of the world kitesurfing championship (the Nouméa Kitesurf Pro/PKRA).
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Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| wind name | trade winds (Alizés), often side-offshore at this spot |
| avg knots | 15-25 |
| direction to shore | side-offshore |
| quality | steady, favored by freestylers for its flatness |
| typical kite sizes | 7-11m |
Water
| type | flat |
|---|---|
| temp summer c | 27 |
| temp winter c | 22 |
| standing depth | partial |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Best known as a spot for intermediate to experienced freestylers due to the offshore wind component; local schools also give lessons here. |
Launch & crowd
| description | launch from the beach in front of Le Méridien hotel, an urban city-beach setting |
|---|---|
| rescue | school and event rescue-boat coverage at times; not a dedicated permanent service |
| busy months |
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| vibe | urban city-beach spot with hotels and cafes on shore; local freestyle crowd, event atmosphere when the Kitesurf Pro sets up |
Hazards
- offshore wind component increases risk of being blown out to sea if equipment fails
- boat traffic in the bay
Tips
- not ideal as a first-timer spot without a school, due to the offshore wind component
- the Nouméa Kitesurf Pro/PKRA stage typically sets up here in late November
- cafes and restaurants line Anse Vata for downtime
Travel basics
| airport | NOU La Tontouta International Airport |
|---|---|
| getting there | located in Nouméa itself, walkable from Anse Vata hotels |
| accommodation | Anse Vata hotels including Le Méridien |
| cost level | mid |
| no wind | Anse Vata aquarium, city sightseeing, restaurants |
Nearby: Ilot Maitre, Ilot Goeland, Ilot Signal
Sources: kitesurfnoumea.nc · foursquare.com · kone98860.blogspot.com