About This Spot
Tenia, New Caledonia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Caledonia.
Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Tenia, New Caledonia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The wind can be inconsistent in the winter, so you may find yourself only get 2 days in a week in. But during the spring, summer and fall, you can have some fantastic days and weeks. When the wind blows, it usually starts with a southerly at around 12-16 knots for the first day, two days or more of SE at 16-22 knots, then easterly for a day or two at 20-30 knots. During trade winds, the wind will be very consistent and blow about 18-25 knots.
When to Go
Warm and sunny all year round.
What to Expect
Around the small island flat to choppy water. On both sides of the pass perfect waves.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
The wind can be inconsistent in the winter, so you may find yourself only get 2 days in a week in. But during the spring, summer and fall, you can have some fantastic days and weeks. When the wind blows, it usually starts with a southerly at around 12-16 knots for the first day, two days or more of SE at 16-22 knots, then easterly for a day or two at 20-30 knots. During trade winds, the wind will be very consistent and blow about 18-25 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Around the small island flat to choppy water. On both sides of the pass perfect waves.
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Tenia, New Caledonia
Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.
Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Only accessible by boat. About 10km off the coast from Bourake. From the Bourake wharf, you can either use your own boat if you're lucky enough to have one or hitch hike on a local boat going for the traditional weekend 'islet camping' trip. Not likely on very windy days however, as locals tend to like calm weather when going boating. Or take a taxi boat. Expensive but the best bet. Book in advance with one of the companies.
Location
Travel Light
Travel Light to Tenia, New Caledonia
Flying with gear? KiteDrop lets you rent premium kite gear at your destination so you can skip checked baggage fees.
Schools at Tenia, New Caledonia
No schools listed yet
Are you a kite or wing school operating at Tenia, New Caledonia?
Be the first school at this spotNearby Spots
New Caledonia
Ouano, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
E·ESE·SE
~19 km away
New Caledonia
Ouano Break, New Caledonia
Expert
E·ESE·SE
~27 km away
New Caledonia
Passe De Dumbea, New Caledonia
Expert
E·ESE·SE
~51 km away
New Caledonia
Ilot Maitre, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
E·ESE·SE
~60 km away
More Spots in New Caledonia
View all New Caledonia spots →New Caledonia
Ile Lifou / Plage de Peng, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
WSW·W·WNW
New Caledonia
Plage De Pindai, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
E·ESE·SE
New Caledonia
Koumac, New Caledonia
Beginner · Intermediate · Expert
E·ESE·SE
New Caledonia
Ile Lifou / Mou, New Caledonia
Intermediate · Expert
SE
Need help planning your trip?
Planning a luxury kite trip to Tenia, 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