Outer Dingle Bay is a large, open Atlantic bay in County Kerry, Ireland, defined by the Dingle Peninsula to the north and the Iveragh Peninsula to the south. The bay is a significant marine environment, known for seasonal sightings of humpback whales, with over 100 individual whales catalogued in Irish waters, including specific sightings within the bay itself. The defining geographical feature for paddlers is the five-kilometer-long Inch Beach, a massive sand spit that separates the outer bay from the inner Castlemaine Harbour. This beach, noted for its easy gradient and vast expanse of sand, serves as the primary launch and take-out point for the area. It is a hub for various water sports, including kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. The beach's exposure to the open Atlantic means paddlers must be prepared for significant wind and wave action, with conditions suitable for hang gliding and kite surfing when the wind is strong. The fetch across the bay is substantial, allowing for the development of sizable swell and surf, particularly on the ocean-facing side of Inch Strand. The scenic backdrop is dramatic, with views of the mountainous Iveragh and Dingle Peninsulas. The area is culturally significant, with Inch Beach having been used as a filming location for several major motion pictures.