Surf: Out on the Passe d'Ouarai, one of New Caledonia's best lefthanders uncoils down the coral at higher tides, hitting three sections of tubing splendour. Ouano handles any E wind, as NE hits the outside square-on and SE smoothes the inside, but morning glass is the real treat. Across the other side is the mirror right, which is faster and heavier and usually blown out by the SE trades. Environment: Sometimes crowded with locals and visitors who stay in La Foa accommodation and hire a boat for the 20min ride. Experienced reef surfers only who dont mind the abundant sea-life and coral under fin.