Secrets NC
- Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced
- Skill Level
- Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
Conditions are strongly linked to swell and wind alignment over a sharp coral bottom. Northeast winds are generally offshore, helping form cleaner faces, while winds from other directions (notably strong Southwest/West) can make the surface choppier and more hazardous. Tidal conditions can affect depth and currents around the pass/reef, so timing and situational awareness are critical.
- Remote boat-access-only reef break
- Long, fast tubular/steep wave sections
- Northeast winds typically act offshore
- Low crowd levels
- Exposed, high-quality reef surf with powerful, steep/tubular sections.
- Northeast winds are typically offshore for the wave direction.
- Low crowd levels year-round due to boat-only access.
- Advanced, reef-intensive wave with rips and sharp coral hazards.
- Boat-only access and a remote location (no lifeguards; rescue reported as no).
- Strong tidal currents may run through nearby passes.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE
- Offshore directions
- NE
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Northeast trade-wind flow (Alizés/trade winds).
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Steady winds reported.
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August, September
- Thermal Window
- Sea breeze · Afternoon · Dir: SE · Thermal enhancement can occasionally increase afternoon winds, but the spot is mostly driven by gradient trade winds.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean
- Beach
- Reef — Reef composition over coral.
- Beach Size
- Tidal
- Waves
- Medium — Medium waves reported, with the break behaving heavily/steeply over reef.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Choppy/dangerous when wind aligns poorly (strong Southwest or West winds).
- Launch
- Small — Offshore reef break with no land-based launch area at the spot itself; access is by boat.
Through the year
Relatively few surfers here even on good days; low crowd levels year-round due to boat-only access.
Cyclone season occurs from November to April.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed reef break over coral with hazards from reef and rips; powerful, often tubular/steep waves require advanced experience.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- SSW, S
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — All-tides indicated in one source; another source indicates mid tide.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Open/exposed reef break.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore with Northeast winds. Becomes choppy/dangerous with strong Southwest or West winds.
- Bigger Swell
- Can handle significant size, but strong currents can make the wave close out across the pass.
- Wave Quality
- Excellent — Wave quality described as excellent/good.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Described as heavy and powerful.
- Wave Shape
- Barreling — Long, steep, tubular/barreling left described; also described elsewhere as occasional barrel sections and powerful right-hand reef break (see details).
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Fast peeling section reported.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Ride length described as roughly 100 metres (long ride), with additional reports of up to ~150 metres on optimal conditions.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Approximately 100 metres; can reach up to 150 metres on optimal southwest swells.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Secrets NC in the full forecast view.
Secrets NC wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–12 ktsGusts 23 kts
- Direction
- SE146°
- Strongest day
- Fri, Oct 3012 kts
- Windy days
- 1/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.5–1.7 m9s period
- Temperature
- 19–28 °C
Over the next 7 days, Secrets NC is forecast for daytime winds of 2–12 kts, peaking around 12 kts on Friday, October 30 with gusts to 23 kts. The prevailing direction is SE. Waves run 0.5–1.7 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rips
- reef
- sharp coral reef
- submerged rocks
- strong tidal currents can run through passes near the reef
- shallow water
- shark activity
- remote location
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Rescue availability reported as no.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are in Bourail; emergency services can be contacted via VHF radio or mobile phone if in range.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Mild/no localism indicated for this spot.
Rules of the spot
Only accessible by boat or a long hike; requires knowledge of reef breaks. Respect local reef-break/boat access etiquette.
- Boat access only
- Extreme caution advised due to shark activity
- No land-based launch area at the spot itself
- Take care of rips and reef.
- Hire a local boat taxi for access.
- Always surf with a partner due to the remote nature of the reef.
- Bring a first aid kit specifically for coral cuts.
- Respect the local boat operators and follow standard reef break etiquette.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Noum骬
- Nearest Town
- Bourail
- Parking
- Parking available at Roche Percée or Poé beach where boats are launched.
- Access
- Only accessible by boat (approximately 15-minute boat ride from shore) or a long hike through rugged terrain. Typical boat access mentioned from Roche Percée or Poé areas.
- Cost Level
- Expensive
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Camping and guesthouses available in the Poé and Bourail areas.
- Food & Drink
- None at the spot; shops and restaurants are available in Bourail.
- Equipment Rental:
- No rentals at the reef; limited gear may be found in Bourail or Poé. Regional wind-sports gear rental is available via local schools in the Bourail/Poe area, but this record only confirms surfing spot access logistics.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
The Bourail area and Île Verte (Green Island) region are known for clear lagoon scenery and outdoor activities, with access to remote reef sessions for advanced riders.
Famous rock formation and scenic beach known for its 'Bonhomme' (Man) rock shape.
Covers local history, including Kanak culture and the area’s past as a penal colony.
Extensive natural area with mountain biking trails, hiking, and horseback riding.
Small cafes and snack bars serving local French-Pacific fusion cuisine.
Tours departing from Poe Beach to view UNESCO World Heritage lagoon and reef life.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Secrets NC?
The best overall months at Secrets NC are June, July, August, September. The best wind months are April, May, June, July, August, September.
Which wind directions work at Secrets NC?
Secrets NC works with NE winds. Offshore directions are NE.
What skill level is Secrets NC suitable for?
Secrets NC suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced.