KiteGlobeBull Island / Dollymount
Bull Island / Dollymount is a kiteboarding spot near Dublin in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S, SW, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Dublin |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Best wind direction | SE, S, SW, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 53.3677, -6.1459 |
About Bull Island / Dollymount
Generally the water is flat, when the tide is out it is waist deep for a couple of hundred meters. However with Southeasterly it does get bit choppy. At 4pm everyday the largest car ferry in Europe comes in and generates a nice few waves to ride. The water quality, average, up to recently it was a bit polluted but the most technological advanced water treatment plant in the world has recently been opened nearby and it is hoped that Dollymount will achieve blue flag status for 2004.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Bull Island / Dollymount?
The best time to kite Bull Island / Dollymount is March, April, May, September, October, when the SE, S, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Bull Island / Dollymount offers open ocean conditions with SE, S, SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Bull Island / Dollymount?
Please note Dollymount beach is on Bull Island and maybe spotted faster on the maps. Go North out of Dublin, keeping the harbor on your right. As you get closer there are clear sign posts for Dollymount Strand. You will probably also see kites flying if the weather is OK. Take the bigger road on to the island (not the wooden bridge). You can drive onto the beach. The beach is popular for all kinds of kiting. 15 min drive from Dublin city and 15 min drive from Dublin airport.
Hazards at Bull Island / Dollymount
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.