KiteGlobeMurvagh
Murvagh is a kiteboarding spot near Donegal in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW, W wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Donegal |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 54.6095, -8.1649 |
About Murvagh
Water is generally flat (little waves). Murvagh is much flatter than any of the spots surrounding such as Rossnowlagh or Tullan Strand! When the tide is out it is waist deep for a couple of hundred meters.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Murvagh?
The best time to kite Murvagh is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the S, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Murvagh offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Murvagh?
Murvagh is easy to get to and is located on the main Donegal to Sligo road (N15). Travel on the N15 out of Donegal Town and look for signpost to Murvagh Beach and Golf Club. After taking this turn beach is signposted from here on.
Hazards at Murvagh
Swimmers.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.