KiteGlobePortsalon
📍 Letterkenny, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot
Portsalon is a kiteboarding spot near Letterkenny in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NNE wind, best ridden in April, May, June, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Letterkenny |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NNE |
| Best months | April, May, June, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Coming tide |
| Coordinates | 55.1892, -7.6092 |
About Portsalon
Surfing at the two small south beaches.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Portsalon?
The best time to kite Portsalon is April, May, June, September, October, November, December, when the NNE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Portsalon offers open ocean conditions with NNE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Portsalon?
Car park at South end and another at North end.
Hazards at Portsalon
Swimmers, Currents, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.