Rossnowlagh Co., Ireland kitesurfing spot

🌍Ireland·Europe

Rossnowlagh Co., Ireland

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

S–SSW–SW

Best Season

Mar–Oct

Water

Chop · Small waves

About This Spot

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

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

With S–SSW–SW winds, peaking from March to October, Rossnowlagh Co., Ireland delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

The wind is fairly reliable, 10-30 knots. An onshore wind is a westerly wind and it is quiet common.

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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

Choppy waves.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

S · SSW · SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction

The wind is fairly reliable, 10-30 knots. An onshore wind is a westerly wind and it is quiet common.

Best Months

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

Water Conditions

ChopSmall waves

Choppy waves.

Tidal beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Rossnowlagh is on the main road to Ballyshannon/Ballintra, about a quarter of a mile from the south end of Rossnowlagh beach just 5 miles west of Ballyshannon and is a very small coastal village.

Location

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Rossnowlagh Co., Ireland

54.5581°N, -8.2108°E

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