Crawfordsburn, Ireland is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Crawfordsburn, Ireland is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Driving from Belfast to Bangor, turn left at the traffic lights before the dual carriageway at Ballyrobert. Follow the sign for Crawfordsburn Country Park and drive through the park to the car park nearest the sea. The beach is 100m from the car park, over a large grassy area.
Driving from Belfast to Bangor, turn left at the traffic lights before the dual carriageway at Ballyrobert. Follow the sign for Crawfordsburn Country Park and drive through the park to the car park nearest the sea. The beach is 100m from the car park, over a large grassy area.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Crawfordsburn, Ireland.
Most common wind is SW. Most likely wind for this beach is NW.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In winter a 5/3 steamer is necessary.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Crawfordsburn, Ireland.
Most common wind is SW. Most likely wind for this beach is NW.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Crawfordsburn, Ireland is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Sandy beach with a concrete way next to it. Very small on high tide, but bigger on low tide. Big meadow behind it. Too crowded with families most of the year. Only suitable for kiting in the winter and then only at or around low tide. Beach faces north.
Cleaner water than most beaches in the area. Choppy waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Crawfordsburn, Ireland is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Sandy beach with a concrete way next to it. Very small on high tide, but bigger on low tide. Big meadow behind it. Too crowded with families most of the year. Only suitable for kiting in the winter and then only at or around low tide. Beach faces north.
Cleaner water than most beaches in the area. Choppy waves.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
May, June, July, August and September
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Concrete
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
May, June, July, August and September
.
