Brittas Bay, Ireland

Brittas Bay, Ireland is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.

Brittas Bay, Ireland is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.

How to get there

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.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Dublin (DUB)

80km from spot

Cork (ORK)

260km from spot

Spiddal Connemara (NNR)

300km from spot

How to get there

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.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Dublin (DUB)

80km from spot

Cork (ORK)

260km from spot

Spiddal Connemara (NNR)

300km from spot

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Riding Conditions in Brittas Bay, Ireland

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

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

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S .

There is Frontal wind at Brittas Bay, Ireland.

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

Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Brittas Bay, Ireland are March, April, May, September and October .

Wind and Weather Conditions

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

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S .

There is Frontal wind at Brittas Bay, Ireland.

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

Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.

The best moments to come to Brittas Bay, Ireland are March, April, May, September and October .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Brittas Bay, Ireland is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

For a number of years now Brittas Bay has been awarded the Blue Flag for Beaches Award. This is the international emblem for the highest quality beach areas in Europe. Wicklow County Council has a beach management strategy for Brittas Bay and has provided car Parks, public toilets and board walks, and has attempted dune preservation. So the sandy beach is very clean. Long and at low tide wider.

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

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Brittas Bay, Ireland is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

For a number of years now Brittas Bay has been awarded the Blue Flag for Beaches Award. This is the international emblem for the highest quality beach areas in Europe. Wicklow County Council has a beach management strategy for Brittas Bay and has provided car Parks, public toilets and board walks, and has attempted dune preservation. So the sandy beach is very clean. Long and at low tide wider.

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

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Best Schools in Ireland

#1: Kite Surf Ireland

5/5 (8)

#2: Pure Magic

4.9/5 (146)

#3: BigStyle

5/5 (122)

Additional information

A parking is available at Brittas Bay, Ireland.

There are Showers available on the spot.

Beach can get very crowded during summer months.

Webcams around Brittas Bay, Ireland

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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