KiteGlobeEfate Island / Takara Beach
Efate Island / Takara Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Port Vila, Efate Island in Vanuatu, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in June, July, August.
| Country | Vanuatu |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Vila, Efate Island |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | June, July, August |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -17.5372, 168.4525 |
About Efate Island / Takara Beach
The water is warm and mellow. Normally a mix between flat water, chop and waves. The waves break on the reef outside and often reforms on the inside. Fun for riding and they also forms nice ramps for launching. Tides vary a lot here. The reef is only passable on the higher tides. On two hours on each side of low tide it's too shallow. There is a opening in the reef a bit higher up the beach, but it's really narrow so you should have access to a boat to get safely through it. About two hundred meters of the beach is a small sandy island. Provides flat water at all tides. Waves are closing out a lot on the outer reefs, but some are also really nice for riding. Normal size 2-3 feet, but might be higher in summer and when the low-pressures is passing. Wear your reef-boots as the coral can be sharp. Careful when jumping on the inside, as there are shallow rocks.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Efate Island / Takara Beach?
The best time to kite Efate Island / Takara Beach is June, July, August, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Efate Island / Takara Beach offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Efate Island / Takara Beach?
Fly in to Port Vila. From here you can get a taxi to Takamara Springs. Cost approx 4000 Vatu. Port Villa 50 km or 1.5 hours. Options is to rent a car, or if you stay at Beachcomber's the owner will arrange for you to be picked up for approx the same amount.
Hazards at Efate Island / Takara Beach
Reefs, Corals, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.