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.
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.
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.
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
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
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 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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