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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.

CountryIreland
Nearest townLetterkenny
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionN, W
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsyear-round
TideHigh tide
Coordinates55.1819, -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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Where can I take kite lessons near Carrigart Lagoon?

6 kite schools operate in Ireland. See kite schools in Ireland →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.