Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Castlebar R311 and then N59 to Mulrany. Here R319 onto Achill Island and follow signs to Doogort.
Nearest Airports
Distance
335km from spot
340km from spot
120km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Castlebar R311 and then N59 to Mulrany. Here R319 onto Achill Island and follow signs to Doogort.
Nearest Airports
Distance
335km from spot
340km from spot
120km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
All year round is possible, but in winter very cold with thick wetsuit. Summer shorty can be possible, normally a long wetsuit is very common.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland.
With SW the wind blows a bit stronger here.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland are March, April, May, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
All year round is possible, but in winter very cold with thick wetsuit. Summer shorty can be possible, normally a long wetsuit is very common.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland.
With SW the wind blows a bit stronger here.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland are March, April, May, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Sandy beach, about 500 m long and over 200 m wide.
Needs a larger swell to get good waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland is a Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Sandy beach, about 500 m long and over 200 m wide.
Needs a larger swell to get good waves.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland.
Webcams around Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland
Webcams around Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
8.0 knotsKeel Beach, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland 10:26:22 pm, GMT+1 Model: gfs27_long, updated 45 minutes ago | 507 |
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14:40 0.9m
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2:40 1.2m
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15:35 1.2m
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3:40 1.4m
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16:20 1.5m
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4:35 1.6m
10:45 -1.8m
17:10 1.7m
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18:40 1.9m
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19:25 1.9m
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20:10 1.8m
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 6 kitesurf schools and 136 kitesurf spots in Ireland.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
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Achill Island / Doogort, Ireland













