KiteGlobePortballintrae
📍 Belfast, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot
Portballintrae is a kiteboarding spot near Belfast in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Belfast |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October |
| Coordinates | 55.2161, -6.5469 |
When is the best time to kitesurf at Portballintrae?
The best time to kite Portballintrae is March, April, May, September, October, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Portballintrae offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Portballintrae?
A26 north from Belfast. Then follow signs to Bushmills and Portballintrae.
Hazards at Portballintrae
Currents, Wave breaker, Rocks.
View Portballintrae on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Portballintrae?
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.