KiteGlobeCoolmaine
📍 Cork, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot
Coolmaine is a kiteboarding spot near Cork in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cork |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Coordinates | 51.6515, -8.6735 |
About Coolmaine
Shallow access. Fun waves with SW.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Coolmaine?
The best time to kite Coolmaine is March, April, May, September, October, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Coolmaine offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Coolmaine?
From Cork south on N71, then on R605 towards Kinsale. Pass it and get on R600 towards Kilbrittain and then get to Coolmaine.
View Coolmaine on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Coolmaine?
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.