End of swimming restriction in Nouméa

Swimming and water sports will once again be permitted on most Nouméa beaches and islets from December 6, with the exception of Château Royal and Méridien beaches, which will reopen only on December 8.

SWIMMING IN THE BAIE DES CITRONS

Baie des Citrons beach


From 6th December: Baie des Citrons (Lemon Bay) benefits from a 750-meter-long barrier on a 10-hectare protected stretch of water, under the daily supervision of lifeguards from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. in the cool season).

CHATEAU ROYAL & LE MERIDIEN BEACHES

Chateau Royal and Le Meridien beaches


From 8th December: a new protected and supervised swimming area is being set up by Nouméa Town Hall. It will be replaced by a long shark net at the end of March 2024.

OUTSIDE THESE TWO PROTECTED AREAS:

All beaches, including Anse-Vata, will be open to swimming and water sports once again, but without supervision.