Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 6 years of historical weather data.
19%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
8.7kts
Avg Wind
year-round
11°
Avg Temp
feels 9°
6yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
Killiney Beach is a residential beach break located on the eastern coast of Ireland, south of Dublin, facing the Irish Sea. The sandy beach is backed by densely developed residential properties with mixed woodland, providing limited space for kite activities. The spot experiences consistent but unreliable wind conditions with only 19.1% reliability and average wind speeds of 8.7 knots, which are marginal for kitesurfing. Wave heights average just 0.53 meters, making this unsuitable for wave riding but potentially workable for flat-water tricks on stronger wind days. The north-south trending coastline offers northerly and southerly side-shore wind options, with northerly winds likely more consistent. Water conditions are typically choppy due to shallow fetch. This spot suits absolute beginners only during rare stronger wind events and is better suited for land-based kite sports or watersports requiring less wind. Access is limited by residential development, and permission from property owners may be necessary.
Hazards & Safety
Low wind reliability (19.1%)
Shallow water and small wave heights
Residential area proximity - limited launch/landing zones
Rocky outcrops visible along shoreline
Choppy water conditions indicating potential chop-generating fetch
Potential boat traffic near shore
Tidal influences from Irish Sea
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
12°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🧥 4/3mm Fullsuit
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
WDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
25%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
26%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
20%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 6 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
29%
10kts
6°feels 2°
8°
PM
~12d
Feb
41%
12kts
8°feels 3°
8°
AM
~14d
Mar
20%
9kts
8°feels 4°
Monthly Water Conditions
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