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Elly Bay

📍 Limerik, Galway, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot

Elly Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Limerik, Galway in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.

CountryIreland
Nearest townLimerik, Galway
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October
Coordinates54.1574, -10.0968

About Elly Bay

Flat to choppy water. Very flat with westerly winds. Big shallow area.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Elly Bay?

The best time to kite Elly Bay is March, April, May, September, October, when the N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Elly Bay offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Elly Bay?

From Ballina west on N59 to Bangor, then R313 to Belmullet, and from here south to Drumreagh. Follow the road towards Aghleam. After about 4 km you will see the bay to your left.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Elly Bay?

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.