About This Spot
Ile Lifou / Xodie, New Caledonia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Caledonia.
Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE winds, peaking from September to December, Ile Lifou / Xodie, New Caledonia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Consistent SE winds and Chop, Small waves, Medium waves water conditions make Ile Lifou / Xodie, New Caledonia a perennial favourite.
When to Go
The island sits on the edge of the tropics, and the weather varies little, with mild, spring-like conditions for most of the year, tempered by the ocean. The biggest variation is from mid-November to mid-April, when it is warm and humid, as opposed to 'winter', from July to August, which is spring-like. Average maximum temperatures vary from 22°C to 28°C (71°F to 82°F). The cyclone season runs from December to March, but woolly weather can show up for a month on either side of that. Generally, though, the seasons alter little, and even the number of daylight hours is stable, from 6 am to 6 pm year-round.
What to Expect
Chop, Small waves, Medium waves water. Suitable for beginners.
Wind & Conditions
SE
Best wind direction
Best Months
Water Conditions
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Ile Lifou / Xodie, New Caledonia
Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.
Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Location
Travel Light
Travel Light to Ile Lifou / Xodie, New Caledonia
Flying with gear? KiteDrop lets you rent premium kite gear at your destination so you can skip checked baggage fees.
Schools at Ile Lifou / Xodie, New Caledonia
No schools listed yet
Are you a kite or wing school operating at Ile Lifou / Xodie, New Caledonia?
Be the first school at this spotNearby Spots
New Caledonia
Ile Lifou / Mou, New Caledonia
Intermediate · Expert
SE
~1 km away
New Caledonia
Ile Lifou / Baie de Chateaubriand, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
SE
~27 km away
New Caledonia
Ile Lifou / Plage de Peng, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
WSW·W·WNW
~37 km away
New Caledonia
Ile Lifou / Easo, New Caledonia
Intermediate · Expert
SSW·SW
~46 km away
More Spots in New Caledonia
View all New Caledonia spots →New Caledonia
Koumac, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
E·ESE·SE
New Caledonia
L'Ile De Kendec, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
E·ESE·SE
New Caledonia
Ile des Pins / Kuto Bay, New Caledonia
Expert
SE·SSE·S
New Caledonia
Plage De Pindai, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
E·ESE·SE
Need help planning your trip?
Planning a luxury kite trip to Ile Lifou / Xodie, New Caledonia?
Let Elite Concierge Global handle flights, villas, transfers, and the finer details around your sessions, so you can arrive ready to ride.
Premium travel partner
Explore concierge planning