About This Spot
Laytown Beach, 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 throughout the season, Laytown Beach, Ireland delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Anything from N to E to S
When to Go
Water 3mm suit for summer, 5mm suit for winter gloves and booties recommended for December to March. 11 month season.
What to Expect
Many under water rocks. Polluted. Tidal beach. Flat to choppy. Several sandbars.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Anything from N to E to S
Best Months
Water Conditions
Many under water rocks. Polluted. Tidal beach. Flat to choppy. Several sandbars.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Dublin Airport. From Drogheda take N1 south and in Julianstown get on R150 to Laytown. Super Loo beside the beach entrance and the Seaview Bar 200m from Laytown Railway station.
Location
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