Kakula Island, Vanuatu kitesurfing spot

🌍Vanuatu·Oceania

Kakula Island, Vanuatu

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert📍IslandWind sports destination

Wind

E–ESE–SE

Best Season

Jun–Sep

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Kakula Island, Vanuatu is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Vanuatu.

Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from June to September, Kakula Island, Vanuatu delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Winter (June to September) is the best season for kiting here as the trades are pretty steady. In summer you can get hurricanes and heaps of changing weather. As the wind here is generated by the trades, it's pretty stable and predictable. Dominating direction is Southeast. Starts building in the morning, and normally starts decreasing late afternoon. Normal strength 12-15 knots, but also days with more. Good directions for kiting are Southeast to East.

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When to Go

Winter is from May through October, summer November through April. Summer is very warm and humid. Air-temperature in winter approx. 25°C, in summer 30+°C. The water is warm and mellow. Temperature year-round approx. 24-25°C. Normally no wetsuit needed, but some days it's nice with a shorty.

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What to Expect

Flat and shallow water, very clear and beautiful. When there are strong westerly currents, there are medium sized waves with long tubes 20 m offshore from the sand spit.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction

Winter (June to September) is the best season for kiting here as the trades are pretty steady. In summer you can get hurricanes and heaps of changing weather. As the wind here is generated by the trades, it's pretty stable and predictable. Dominating direction is Southeast. Starts building in the morning, and normally starts decreasing late afternoon. Normal strength 12-15 knots, but also days with more. Good directions for kiting are Southeast to East.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatMedium waves

Flat and shallow water, very clear and beautiful. When there are strong westerly currents, there are medium sized waves with long tubes 20 m offshore from the sand spit.

Small beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚗No walk to the beach

Get to Port-Vila on Efate. Then get to the North of Efate. Here you need a boat to get there.

Location

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Kakula Island, Vanuatu

-17.5205°N, 168.4024°E

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