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Maria Reef left break guidePhoto by: Rob Davies

Maria Reef left Surf Guide

Maria Reef left in New Caledonia is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Easily blown out by onshore winds Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. There is no reef break. Surfable at all stages of the tide. Crowds are never a problem here. Take care of shallow reef, rips.

Maria Reef left Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Reef3
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent
78°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Maria Reef left:

The best conditions reported for surf at Maria Reef left occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Maria Reef left (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Maria Reef left with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 44% of the time in December while 47% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 9% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
44%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
47%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
9%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Maria Reef left Location Map

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Maria Reef left Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 06:17 Local Time
Saturday 17
8AM11AM2PM5PM
Wave (ft)
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period (s) 12 12 12 16
Wind (mph)
5
5
10
10
Wind State off cross-
off
off off

Swell History at Maria Reef left

Surf stats for Maria Reef left, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Maria Reef left

Wind stats for Maria Reef left, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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Wave Buoys Nearest To Maria Reef left:

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