Level: Beginner – Advanced

Shoreline: Lahinch beach faces a westerly direction. All of the beach can be kited during low tide but it is recommended to only use the northern end at high tide especially if wind is on-shore

Wind: Wind is cleanest from a west-south west direction where it is onshore but can also work anywhere from a south-south west to a north-west direction

Water: Approx 1 km of beach frontage. Water surface conditions can vary considerably depending on swell. Generally lots of surf in winter. Northern end has a river flowing onto beach that can result in strong currents.

Launch: The southern end of the beach can only be used to launch at low tide. It is recommended to always launch above the northern end of the promenade as it offers additional space. There is also less activity in the water between this point and the northern end of the beach. The northern end of the beach can be used to launch during high tide.

Parking: Pay parking is available on the Promenade. However, it is usually free parking off-season.

Amenities: Pubs such as Flanagan’s Bar and O’Looneys for Music and criac. Excellent food is available in the CornerStone Pub

Tips: Try to avoid the areas that the surfers are located in  which is directly in front of the promenade.