Dumbea Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Caledonia – Noumea Outer Reefs)
Photo credit: Byron
Surf Break: Dumbea
| Name: | Dumbea |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Dumbea in Noumea Outer Reefs is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. A choice of left and right reefs. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Take care of rocks and sharks.
Overall Dumbea Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram shows the variation of swells directed at Dumbea through a typical yea... (show all text)
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Also see Dumbea surf quality by season and Dumbea surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Dumbea |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Dumbea:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Tenia | 14 mi |
| Second closest break | Corvette | 17 mi |
| Third closest break | Roche Percee | 70 mi |
| Fourth closest break | British Beach | 337 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Crazy Tree | 337 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Dumbea: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3622 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3644 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3795 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3851 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4139 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Dumbea: |
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| Closest tide station | Norfolk Island, Tasman Sea | 479 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cato Island, Coral Sea | 688 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mellish Reef, Coral Sea | 756 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lord Howe Island, Tasman Sea, Australia | 778 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nandi Waters, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands | 789 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Dumbea: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1262 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1291 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1296 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1296 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1406 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Dumbea: |
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| Closest city location | Noumea (New Caledonia) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Paita (New Caledonia) | 13 mi |
| Third closest city location | Dumbea (New Caledonia) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Mont-Dore (New Caledonia) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bouloupari (New Caledonia) | 34 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Dumbea is Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) in New Caledonia, 20 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Dumbea is La Tontouta (Noumea) Airport (NOU), also in New Caledonia, 33 km (20 miles) away.
- Third is Ouvea Ouloup Airport (UVE) in New Caledonia, 187 km (116 miles) away.
- Ouanaham (Lifou) Airport (LIF) in New Caledonia is 197 km (122 miles) away.
- Touho Airport (TOU), also in New Caledonia is the fifth nearest airport to Dumbea and is 199 km (124 miles) away.
