About This Spot
Ballycotton, Ireland is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Ireland.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from March to October, Ballycotton, Ireland delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The sideonshore wind is a perfect wind but a sideshore wind can do though.
When to Go
All year season depending on each individual. Water temperature never exceeds 17°C in summer. Don't forget your 5mm suit with boots (for the shells and litter again).
What to Expect
Not really a wave beach but ideal for some good kite sessions. Shallow water especially in high tide. There are some rocks on the far left and right of the spot, that can be seen at low tide. That doesn't really represent a danger as the rock as long we know where they are. Best for wave with East winds.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
The sideonshore wind is a perfect wind but a sideshore wind can do though.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Not really a wave beach but ideal for some good kite sessions. Shallow water especially in high tide. There are some rocks on the far left and right of the spot, that can be seen at low tide. That doesn't really represent a danger as the rock as long we know where they are. Best for wave with East winds.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take the N25 from Cork towards Waterford. At Midleton, take right at the roundabout, then past the petrol station, turn left (with the sign Ballycotton), turn left again after few meters. Keep on this road till the little village of Cloyne where you turn left at the crossroad. Keep driving (you're now on the R629) till the next station and turn right just before it. Drive half a mile or so then take next left to a little road that lead to the beach. You should see a small island in front of you with a lighthouse. Parking is available.
Location
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