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Garretstown

📍 Cork, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot

Garretstown is a kiteboarding spot near Cork in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.

CountryIreland
Nearest townCork
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSW, W, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October
Coordinates51.6439, -8.5796

About Garretstown

Not suitable for teaching or beginners due to high waves and stoney bottom. Good for riding waves.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Garretstown?

The best time to kite Garretstown is March, April, May, September, October, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Garretstown offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Garretstown?

From Cork south on N71, then on R605 towards Kinsale. Pass it and get on R600 towards Kilbrittain and then get to Garretstown.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Garretstown?

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

Other kite spots near Garretstown

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