KiteGlobeLahinch
Lahinch is a kiteboarding spot near Shannon in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, S, SW, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Shannon |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, S, SW, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Coordinates | 52.9365, -9.3515 |
About Lahinch
Medium waves, can get big. Be careful during high tide with rocks close to shore. Look out for currents.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lahinch?
The best time to kite Lahinch is March, April, May, September, October, when the N, S, SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lahinch offers open ocean conditions with N, S, SW, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Lahinch?
From Limerick drive northwest on N18 and in Ennis on N85. In Ennistimon take N67 west and pass Liscannor and dve further south until you get to Lahinch.
Hazards at Lahinch
Currents, Rocks.
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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.