KiteGlobeAchill Island / Doogort
📍 Limerik, Galway, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot
Achill Island / Doogort is a kiteboarding spot near Limerik, Galway in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Limerik, Galway |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Coordinates | 54.0120, -10.0207 |
About Achill Island / Doogort
Needs a larger swell to get good waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Achill Island / Doogort?
The best time to kite Achill Island / Doogort is March, April, May, September, October, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Achill Island / Doogort offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Achill Island / Doogort?
From Castlebar R311 and then N59 to Mulrany. Here R319 onto Achill Island and follow signs to Doogort.
Hazards at Achill Island / Doogort
Currents.
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Other kite spots near Achill Island / Doogort
- Achill Island / Keel Beach
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- Portglash Beach
- Aghleam
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.