Name:

Tyrella

Beach description:

Tyrella is a wide, flat, two kilometre long stretch of beach located within Dundrum Bay, Downpatrick in County Down. It has been awarded the prestigious Seaside Award annually since 1997, the Blue flag award in 2011 and the Green Coast Award since 2008. Tyrella Beach is a popular kitesurfing spot and features small kickers to medium sized waves.

Beach Guide

Wind Direction

South-East, South

Wind Conditions

Tyrella is a south facing beach and will work on anything from ESE to SW, anything beyond SW starts to get gusty as the Mourne Mountains sit directly to the WSW, only a few miles away.

Hazards

You will see wooden posts at either end of the beach. They are easily spotted. There is a reef which is revealed at low tide, at the far eastern end of the beach opposite the far posts. A small patch of stones locate in the middle of the beach and show at mid-tide. Barbed wire fencing. Other beach users.

Beach Access

There's a parking area at beach entrance which is free out of season, and attracts a fee of a few pounds in summer months.

Water Type

Tyrella can be flown at all tide states, but there isn\'t much beach left to launch/land at high tide. Tyrella features small kickers to medium sized waves. Ideal for both freestylers and wave riders.

Code of Conduct

Kitesurfing is allowed all year round During the summer months the beach has a lifeguard and a swimming zone which you\'ll need to stay out of. Features information signs at the beach entrance. Suitable for all abilities.