Burrow Beach (Sutton)

A north Dublin beach at Sutton facing directly into north-easterly to north-westerly winds, with a long sandy strand that turns from flat teaching water at low tide into a small wave break off an offshore sandbar at high tide. A long-standing local speedstrip/teaching spot for both windsurfers and kiters.

beginnerflat water

Sutton Strand itself, the spot's beach — Finnfrog99 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Bull Island seen from Sutton Strand, recognisable bay view — Finnfrog99 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Baldoyle and Bull Island, wider bay scenery — Robert Linsdell / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

direction to shore	onshore/cross-onshore, best north-east to north-west
quality	steady

Water

type	flat at low tide, choppy/small waves at high tide
tides	Low tide exposes flat, shallow water ideal for lessons; at high tide an offshore sandbar produces small waves
currents	Watch the current, especially on the ebb tide
standing depth	shallow at low tide

Levels

beginner	yes
intermediate	yes
advanced	no
notes	Popular teaching venue at low tide; not a big-wave/advanced spot.

Launch & crowd

description	Parking close to the water at Burrow Road, Sutton
vibe	Popular local Dublin teaching beach

Hazards

Strong current on the ebb tide

Tips

Best sessions at low tide for flat water and instruction

Travel basics

airport	DUB - Dublin Airport
getting there	North Dublin, near Howth
accommodation	Stay in Dublin city or Howth
cost level	mid
no wind	Howth cliff walk and harbour village

Nearby: Poolbeg, Sandymount Strand, Dollymount Strand

Sources: visitdublin.com · 360kitesurfing.ie · lohera.com