Garrettstown Beach
Located near the Old Head of Kinsale, Garrettstown Beach looks out over the Celtic Sea and offers ideal surf conditions for both beginners and intermediates. It’s home to our surf lessons and rental services.
Additional Info
- 15-minute drive from Kinsale / 35 minutes from Cork Airport
- Accessible via public transport from Cork City and Kinsale (Local Link 253)
- Transport available for small groups on request
Facilities
Changing area is an open area at Garrettstown Beach. Valuables and Clothing can be stored in the Surf Bus. There are public bathroom facilities at Garrettstown Beach.
How to reach us
Atlantic Offshore Adventures is based in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. Here are directions to reach us by various modes of transportation:
By car (add in a walking one)
15-minute drive from Kinsale / 35 minutes from Cork Airport
By Bus
Accessible via public transport from Cork City and Kinsale (Local Link 253)
Frequently Asked Questions
Swimwear, Towel, old runners and suncream
Garrettstown Beach for Surfing (Surf bus)
Dock Beach for kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (Blue Container)
Howe Strand for Coasteering (Van)
10:30am to 4pm
10am to 5pm Mon to Fri, Weekends will vary. Out of hours or no answer then send a text as we may
be on the water and will reply as soon as possible
We will close per our insurance and national governing body guidelines when the wind gets too
strong. For example Stand up paddle boarding is cancelled at Force 3 or higher
Kayaking is cancelled at Force 4 or higher Surfing is cancelled at Force 5 or higher These guidelines are also subject to change depending on our areas of shelter, the wind direction
and the size of the surf.
If we cannot offer an alternative activity or date then we will provide a full refund.
We are open when it rains.