KiteGlobeIlot Maitre
Ilot Maitre is a kiteboarding spot near Noumea in New Caledonia, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing E, SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.
| Country | New Caledonia |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Noumea |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Island, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | E, SE, S |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -22.3328, 166.4107 |
About Ilot Maitre
A protected lagoon within the greater lagoon of New Caledonia. Ilot Maitre is a small ecological reserve about 4 miles west of the main city of Noumea. When the tide is high, it can have small, choppy water, but usually it's very, very flat, even in 25-30 knots of wind. The area within the lagoon is about 2 km long and 1 km wide. Usually just 3-4 kiters, but sometimes it can have 20+, but lots of room for everyone. The lagoon looks like it may have lot's of coral, but almost all of it is just green sea grass with white sand. The lagoon doesn't get much more than 4-5ft deep.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ilot Maitre?
The best time to kite Ilot Maitre is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the E, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ilot Maitre offers shallow lagoon conditions with E, SE, S wind (Trade wind), launching from island, lagoon.
How do I get to Ilot Maitre?
Fly into Noumea. You can take two different ferry boats to Ilot Maitre or stay there at the resort if you like (although it is quite expensive and the food isn't very good). You can also stay on your own boat on one of the mooring balls provided by the reserve. It's great in most winds up to 35 knots from the SW to the East. The ferry leaves from downtown Noumea about every 3 hours. You can also catch a water taxi from Anse Vata. Their schedule has a little more variety. Or 10-15min ride on your board from Noumea.
Hazards at Ilot Maitre
Reefs, Corals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.