KiteGlobeGiles Quay
📍 Dublin, Belfast, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot
Giles Quay is a kiteboarding spot near Dublin, Belfast in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Dublin, Belfast |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 53.9851, -6.2361 |
When is the best time to kitesurf at Giles Quay?
The best time to kite Giles Quay is March, April, May, September, October, when the E, SE, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Giles Quay offers open ocean conditions with E, SE, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Giles Quay?
From Dundalk N1 or N52 north, then get onto R173 eastwards and follow signs to Giles Quay.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.