Cyclone preparations begin in New Caledonia on 1 December, and the season lasts until the beginning of May when it is more humid and warm. It is cool and dry from April to August, when the prevailing SE trades are stronger.
New Caledonia is divided up into various regions and the weather forecasts for each region are broadcast on VHF Channel 66 at a set number of minutes after the hour. For example, Noumea region is 12 minutes after the hour for the lagoon (Lagon) and 24 minutes after the hour for offshore (au Large). These are not announced on VHF Channel 16.
Cyclone Season:
New Caledonia is a good place to sit out cyclone season. There are 2 main hurricane holes: Up the river at Port Laguerre in the mangroves, or in the Carrenage in the far south, Prony Bay. Detailed instructions and advice can be found in the Rocket Cruising Guides to New Caledonia and Vanuatu and local sailors are almost always happy to help if you ask kindly.
Weather Forecasts:
For links to free global weather information, forecast services and extreme weather information see the Noonsite Weather Page.
Other Links:
A useful guide to South Pacific weather resources compiled by a Noonsite contributor, Rory Garland.
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