Brittas Bay, Ireland kitesurfing spot

🌍Ireland·Europe

Brittas Bay, Ireland

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

N–NNE–NE

Best Season

Mar–Oct

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Brittas Bay, Ireland is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Ireland.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from March to October, Brittas Bay, Ireland delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Southwesterlies 12-25 knots gusty. Sometimes Easterlies 20-25 knots.

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When to Go

Water 3mm suit for summer, 5mm suit for winter gloves + booties recommended for December to March. 11 month season.

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What to Expect

Brittas Bay has been the recipient of Silver Starfish Awards on account of its outstanding water quality. Usually fairly flat water. Tides.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · NNE · NE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction

Southwesterlies 12-25 knots gusty. Sometimes Easterlies 20-25 knots.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Brittas Bay has been the recipient of Silver Starfish Awards on account of its outstanding water quality. Usually fairly flat water. Tides.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Between Wicklow and Arklow. N11 (National Primary route #11) to Jack White's Cross, then follow sign-posted Third Class road 3km, East to Brittas Bay. Buses serve this beach.

Location

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Brittas Bay, Ireland

52.8835°N, -6.0567°E

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