KiteGlobeMonkstown
Monkstown is a kiteboarding spot near Dublin in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Dublin |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Tide | High tide, Low tide |
| Coordinates | 53.2956, -6.1510 |
About Monkstown
The beach is shallow and flat. Deeper water outside. The area is suitable for swimming and Standup paddle boarding.The sea covers some of the rocks at high tide, but the area is still shallow. Monkstown/Salthill is a very popular location for swimmers to the north of the beach and for Standup paddle boarding kiting and wind surfing. Workable 2 hours or more from high tide. The location is very tidal and is kite-able only when the tide is going out or out due to some overhead lines on the train line. Otherwise there are some rocks close to the beach but after 100 meters there are no rocks and a sandy beach with some shells. This area is a blue flag area. Good clean water and is best for kitesurfing and windsurfing in a NW wind.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Monkstown?
The best time to kite Monkstown is March, April, May, September, October, when the NE, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Monkstown offers open ocean conditions with NE, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Monkstown?
From Dublin south along the coast on N31. Salthill/Monkstown is just west of the harbor in Dun Laoghaire. Access from the city centre to Salthill / Monkstown DART station. Local bus routes 7, 8, 46A. Free parking on a Sunday near the beach. Parking fees apply during the week.
Hazards at Monkstown
Swimmers, Animals, Ships, Jetskis, Buoys, Rocks, Stones, Shells.
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Other kite spots near Monkstown
- Killiney Beach
- Poolbeg
- Sandymount Beach
- Bull Island / Dollymount
- Bull Island / North Beach
- Bray Beach
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.