Ile des Pins / Kuto Bay
Ile des Pins / Kuto Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Noumea in New Caledonia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.
| Country | New Caledonia |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Noumea |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, S |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -22.6504, 167.4318 |
About Ile des Pins / Kuto Bay
Shorebreak. In the bay choppy water, but 1.5 km to the west you can find nice waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ile des Pins / Kuto Bay?
The best time to kite Ile des Pins / Kuto Bay is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ile des Pins / Kuto Bay offers open ocean conditions with SE, S wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Ile des Pins / Kuto Bay?
Get to Ile des Pins. Kuto is on the south.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.