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Rossnowlagh

📍 Belfast, Ireland · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryIreland
Nearest townBelfast
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionS, SW, W, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October
Coordinates54.5581, -8.2108

About Rossnowlagh

Choppy waves.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Rossnowlagh?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Rossnowlagh offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Rossnowlagh?

Rossnowlagh is on the main road to Ballyshannon/Ballintra, about a quarter of a mile from the south end of Rossnowlagh beach just 5 miles west of Ballyshannon and is a very small coastal village.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Rossnowlagh?

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.