Gurteen Bay, Ireland

Gurteen Bay, Ireland is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW and WSW, W .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Gurteen Bay, Ireland is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW and WSW, W .

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

How to get there

From Galway NW on N59 towards Clifden. Before Clifden follow signs to Toombeola and Roundstone. Here drive further SW and find Gurteen Bay.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Dublin (DUB)

320km from spot

Cork (ORK)

255km from spot

Spiddal Connemara (NNR)

45km from spot

How to get there

From Galway NW on N59 towards Clifden. Before Clifden follow signs to Toombeola and Roundstone. Here drive further SW and find Gurteen Bay.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Dublin (DUB)

320km from spot

Cork (ORK)

255km from spot

Spiddal Connemara (NNR)

45km from spot

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Riding Conditions in Gurteen Bay, Ireland

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

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.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW and WSW, W .

There is Frontal wind at Gurteen Bay, Ireland.

Best winds during spring and fall.

Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.

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

Wind and Weather Conditions

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.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW and WSW, W .

There is Frontal wind at Gurteen Bay, Ireland.

Best winds during spring and fall.

Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.

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

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Gurteen Bay, Ireland is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.

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

Sandy bay, about 1.3 km long. U-shaped bay with lots of space.

Excellent flat water. Gets a bit choppy with stronger winds.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.

Gurteen Bay, Ireland is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.

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

Sandy bay, about 1.3 km long. U-shaped bay with lots of space.

Excellent flat water. Gets a bit choppy with stronger winds.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

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 Gurteen Bay, Ireland.

Webcams around Gurteen Bay, Ireland

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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