Elly Bay, Ireland kitesurfing spot

🌍Ireland·Europe

Elly Bay, Ireland

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

N–NNE–NE

Best Season

Mar–Oct

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Elly 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

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

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Why Riders Love It

Works in all wind directions. Perfectly flat water with West winds.

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When to Go

All year round is possible, but in winter very cold with thick wetsuit. Summer shorty can be possible, normally a long wetsuit is very common.

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What to Expect

Flat to choppy water. Very flat with westerly winds. Big shallow area.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · NNE · NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction

Works in all wind directions. Perfectly flat water with West winds.

Best Months

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

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChop

Flat to choppy water. Very flat with westerly winds. Big shallow area.

Medium beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

From Ballina west on N59 to Bangor, then R313 to Belmullet, and from here south to Drumreagh. Follow the road towards Aghleam. After about 4 km you will see the bay to your left.

Location

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Elly Bay, Ireland

54.1605°N, -10.0909°E

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