Carrigart Lagoon
📍 Letterkenny, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot
Carrigart Lagoon is a kiteboarding spot near Letterkenny in Ireland, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, W wind, best ridden year-round.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Letterkenny |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | year-round |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 55.1819, -7.8055 |
About Carrigart Lagoon
Works within about 2 hours of high tide - time varies with height of tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Carrigart Lagoon?
The best time to kite Carrigart Lagoon is year-round, when the N, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Carrigart Lagoon offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Carrigart Lagoon?
Park at centre of west side. Deepest at North end and East side.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.