Passe de la Dumbéa
Passe de la Dumbéa is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in New Caledonia. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Country
- New Caledonia
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Big waves
- Level
- Beginner
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Passe de la Dumbéa
Today, analysed conditions at Passe de la Dumbéa are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in October at Passe de la Dumbéa
Since the start of October, Passe de la Dumbéa has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 23% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 23%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 51%
- 18 to 24 knots : 49%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, December stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Passe de la Dumbéa (45% of favorable daylight hours).
The least favorable month was July (12% of favorable daylight hours).
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
In September, the operating rate was 6 points higher than in August.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Passe de la Dumbéa
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 23% | 51% | 49% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 28% | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| August 2026 | 22% | 44% | 57% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 12% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 34% | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 18% | 96% | 4% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 41% | 78% | 23% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 31% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 37% | 76% | 24% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 28% | 80% | 21% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 45% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| November 2025 | 16% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Passe de la Dumbéa
Today, analysed conditions at Passe de la Dumbéa are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in October at Passe de la Dumbéa
Since the start of October, Passe de la Dumbéa has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 23% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 23%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 51%
- 18 to 24 knots : 49%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for wing foiling at Passe de la Dumbéa in the analyzed period is December, with 45% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was July (12% of favorable daylight hours).
The wind profile at Passe de la Dumbéa over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (77% of favorable hours).
In September, the operating rate was 6 points higher than in August.
History of wing foiling conditions at Passe de la Dumbéa
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 23% | 51% | 49% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 28% | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| August 2026 | 22% | 44% | 57% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 12% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 34% | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 18% | 96% | 4% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 41% | 78% | 23% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 31% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 37% | 76% | 24% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 28% | 80% | 21% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 45% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| November 2025 | 16% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Passe de la Dumbéa
Today, analysed conditions at Passe de la Dumbéa are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in October at Passe de la Dumbéa
Since the start of October, Passe de la Dumbéa has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 23% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 23%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 51%
- 18 to 24 knots : 49%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, December stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Passe de la Dumbéa (45% of favorable daylight hours).
At the other end, July showed the lowest rate, with 12% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Passe de la Dumbéa over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (77% of favorable hours).
In September, the operating rate was 6 points higher than in August.
History of windsurfing conditions at Passe de la Dumbéa
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 23% | 51% | 49% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 28% | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| August 2026 | 22% | 44% | 57% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 12% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 34% | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 18% | 96% | 4% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 41% | 78% | 23% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 31% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 37% | 76% | 24% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 28% | 80% | 21% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 45% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| November 2025 | 16% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Passe de la Dumbéa
Today, analysed conditions at Passe de la Dumbéa are not favourable for of surfing.
surfing conditions in October at Passe de la Dumbéa
Since the start of October, Passe de la Dumbéa has had favourable conditions for surfing during 81% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 81%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 9%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 41%
- 1.5 m and above : 50%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 36%
- 8 to < 10 s 30%
- 10 s and above 35%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for surfing at Passe de la Dumbéa in the analyzed period is April, with 98% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, May was the least favorable month, with 69% of favorable daylight hours.
During favorable hours, wave period was under 8 seconds in 55% of cases.
At Passe de la Dumbéa in October, waves of 1.5 m and above accounted for 50% of favorable hours.
History of surfing conditions at Passe de la Dumbéa
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 81% | 0% | 9% | 41% | 50% |
| September 2026 | 89% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 75% |
| August 2026 | 79% | 0% | 5% | 22% | 73% |
| July 2026 | 82% | 0% | 0% | 36% | 64% |
| June 2026 | 86% | 0% | 3% | 36% | 61% |
| May 2026 | 69% | 0% | 0% | 44% | 56% |
| April 2026 | 98% | 0% | 0% | 31% | 69% |
| March 2026 | 87% | 0% | 0% | 57% | 43% |
| February 2026 | 76% | 0% | 9% | 59% | 31% |
| January 2026 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 70% | 30% |
| December 2025 | 89% | 0% | 9% | 56% | 36% |
| November 2025 | 92% | 0% | 18% | 71% | 11% |
Wave period (history)
- October 2026 < 8 s 36%8-10 s 30%>= 10 s 35%
- September 2026 < 8 s 13%8-10 s 32%>= 10 s 56%
- August 2026 < 8 s 67%8-10 s 33%>= 10 s 0%
- July 2026 < 8 s 39%8-10 s 37%>= 10 s 24%
- June 2026 < 8 s 73%8-10 s 27%>= 10 s 0%
- May 2026 < 8 s 14%8-10 s 86%>= 10 s 1%
- April 2026 < 8 s 50%8-10 s 42%>= 10 s 8%
- March 2026 < 8 s 59%8-10 s 38%>= 10 s 3%
- February 2026 < 8 s 87%8-10 s 13%>= 10 s 0%
- January 2026 < 8 s 62%8-10 s 31%>= 10 s 7%
- December 2025 < 8 s 71%8-10 s 19%>= 10 s 11%
- November 2025 < 8 s 66%8-10 s 33%>= 10 s 1%
Other nearby spots
- La fausse passe de dumbea — 9.5 km
- Ilôt Goeland — 13.1 km
- Ilôt Maître — 16.5 km
- Anse Vata - La plage du méridien — 20.7 km
- Récif Ricodi — 21.4 km
- ACPV — 22.1 km