Niue : Profile

Facts

• The island of Niue is one of the world's smallest states, but the largest block of coral. Niue boasts amazing caves both under the ground and the sea and the diving here is excellent.

• Lying on the direct route from French Polynesia to Vava'u in Tonga, Niue is a favourite stop for westbound yachts.

• The anchorage is off the island's west coast, close to the main settlement at Alofi. Although the anchorage offers good protection from the prevailing SE winds, in westerly winds the island is a deadly lee shore and one must always keep an eye on the weather, particularly when visiting ashore.

Security

There have been no security incidents reported here and it has almost no reported crime.

Last updated September 2011.

Weather

Niue has a tropical climate being in the SE trade wind belt. December to March are the wetter, more humid months, which is also the cyclone season.

Niue Weather Forecast.

Main Ports

Alofi *

*Indicates a port of entry.

Related Reports

Niue – A Cruiser’s Visit September 2011 (28 Sep 2011)

Warning for when Approaching Niue (30 Aug 2011)

Niue Upate (07 Aug 2011)

Pacific - List of Radio Nets (01 Aug 2011)

Beveridge Reef - Between the Cook Islands and Niue (28 Apr 2011)

Why Niue Should Not be Missed (15 Jun 2010)

Coming Events on Niue (14 Jun 2010)

South Pacific Logistics (21 Jan 2008)

Tide Information In South Pacific (17 Oct 2007)

Cruising Report On Niue (26 Jul 2007)

Additional Information for yachties. (15 Jan 2007)

New moorings at Niue Island (07 Aug 2005)

25th Anniversary of Moon Handbooks South Pacific (24 Jun 2004)

Related News

Heading to Niue Island or Know Someone Who Is? (30 Aug 2011)

OceansWatch need Crew in Vanuatu and Yachts in Niue (14 Jul 2011)

Niue: August/September 2010 - Looking for boat for Whale Research Project (06 Mar 2010)

Warning to Sailors Visiting Suwarrow Atoll in South Pacific (31 Jul 2003)