Newcastle is located in Dundrum Bay along the County Down coast of Northern Ireland, facing northeast into the Irish Sea. The spot features a shallow bay environment with extensive mudflats and tidal zones, visible in the satellite imagery as light-colored areas. The water body is partially enclosed, creating protected conditions but also limiting fetch and wind acceleration. Average waves of 0.68m and choppy water conditions indicate modest swell exposure with local wind-generated texture dominating. Wind reliability at 13.7% is notably low, suggesting this spot requires specific weather systems for viable kitesurfing. The bay's shallow nature and tidal character make it suitable for beginners when conditions align, as speed and power demands are reduced. However, kiters must account for significant tidal ranges affecting water depth, mudflat exposure, and currents. The proximity to residential areas and port infrastructure requires awareness of space constraints. Best wind direction is from the northwest (315°), providing side-shore conditions relative to the northeast-facing shore. This spot works best during neap tides with favorable wind windows.