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Portstewart Strand

📍 Belfast, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot

Portstewart Strand is a kiteboarding spot near Belfast in Ireland, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October.

CountryIreland
Nearest townBelfast
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSW, W
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October
Coordinates55.1710, -6.7309

About Portstewart Strand

Nice waves.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Portstewart Strand?

The best time to kite Portstewart Strand is March, April, May, September, October, when the SW, W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Portstewart Strand offers open ocean conditions with SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Portstewart Strand?

A26 north from Belfast. Then follow signs to Portstewart. The beach is located west of the town.

Hazards at Portstewart Strand

Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Portstewart Strand?

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.