Smerwick, Ireland
Smerwick, Ireland is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Smerwick, Ireland is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Take N86 from Tralee westwards all the way to Dingle. Here follow signs to Milltown, Ballynana, Ballyferriter and then to Smerwick.
Nearest Airports
Distance
405km from spot
175km from spot
175km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take N86 from Tralee westwards all the way to Dingle. Here follow signs to Milltown, Ballynana, Ballyferriter and then to Smerwick.
Nearest Airports
Distance
405km from spot
175km from spot
175km from spot
Best Schools in Ireland
Riding Conditions in Smerwick, 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 SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Smerwick, Ireland.
Best during spring and autumn. Good alternative if the wind is too strong at Brandon Bay.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Smerwick, 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 SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Smerwick, Ireland.
Best during spring and autumn. Good alternative if the wind is too strong at Brandon Bay.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Smerwick, Ireland are March, April, May, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Smerwick, Ireland is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, about 1.2 km long.
High tide creates a stronger shore break.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Smerwick, Ireland is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, about 1.2 km long.
High tide creates a stronger shore break.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
Best Schools in Ireland
Additional information
A parking is available at Smerwick, Ireland.
Webcams around Smerwick, Ireland
Webcams around Smerwick, Ireland
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
22 knotsDingle marina, Ireland 11:41:31 pm, GMT+1 Model: gfs27_long, updated 19 minutes ago | 191 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Ireland
More about Ireland
Wind stats in Ireland...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 47 |
Feb | 69 |
Mar | 62 |
Apr | 49 |
May | 33 |
Jun | 37 |
Jul | 34 |
Aug | 36 |
Sep | 41 |
Oct | 59 |
Nov | 69 |
Dec | 55 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
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
Accomodation around the spot
Smerwick, Ireland

