KiteGlobeGreat Island / Cobh
📍 Cork, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot
Great Island / Cobh is a kiteboarding spot near Cork in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S, SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cork |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, S, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Coordinates | 51.8515, -8.2823 |
About Great Island / Cobh
Flat to choppy water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Great Island / Cobh?
The best time to kite Great Island / Cobh is March, April, May, September, October, when the SE, S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Great Island / Cobh offers open ocean conditions with SE, S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Great Island / Cobh?
East from Cork on N25, then follow signs to Great Island and Cobh.
Hazards at Great Island / Cobh
Currents, Ships, Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.