Portsalon, Ireland kitesurfing spot

🌍Ireland·Europe

Portsalon, Ireland

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NNE

Best Season

Apr–Dec

Water

Chop · Small waves

About This Spot

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

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With NNE winds, peaking from April to December, Portsalon, Ireland delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Works from NNE to E. Possibly NNW for experts if waves at N end - need to be very careful to avoid WW2 wreckage of aircraft.

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When to Go

Best months: April, May, June, September, October, November, December.

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What to Expect

Surfing at the two small south beaches.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NNE
Best wind direction

Works from NNE to E. Possibly NNW for experts if waves at N end - need to be very careful to avoid WW2 wreckage of aircraft.

Best Months

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

Water Conditions

ChopSmall wavesMedium wavesBig waves

Surfing at the two small south beaches.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

📍Medium walk to the beach

Car park at South end and another at North end.

Location

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Portsalon, Ireland

55.1892°N, -7.6092°E

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