KiteGlobeGurteen Bay
📍 Limerik, Galway, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot
Gurteen Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Limerik, Galway in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Limerik, Galway |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Coordinates | 53.3780, -9.9578 |
About Gurteen Bay
Excellent flat water. Gets a bit choppy with stronger winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Gurteen Bay?
The best time to kite Gurteen Bay is March, April, May, September, October, when the S, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gurteen Bay offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gurteen Bay?
From Galway NW on N59 towards Clifden. Before Clifden follow signs to Toombeola and Roundstone. Here drive further SW and find Gurteen Bay.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.