How do I customise my winging forecast for Birling Gap?

Use this page to set your ideal wind speeds, tide preferences, and schedule. Your customisation applies across all KnotNow forecast pages for personalised ratings.

What wind directions work best for winging at Birling Gap?

Birling Gap works well with winds from SW, WSW, W directions. Set your preferences here to filter the forecast to your ideal conditions.

Customise your Birling Gap Forecast

Your gear. Your tide. Your schedule.

One person's "Epic" is another's "Average." A 25-knot forecast at Birling Gap is meaningless if the tide is too low for your foil or you are sat at work.

We've fixed that by putting you in control. Use this page to customise your "Sweet Spot".

Standard Viable Winds:

Selected: None

Standard Tide Settings:

Tide

Consider tide windows

Best Tide Type

Tide Window (± hrs)

I want to set a Water Height

Swell

Enable swell requirements

Swell period (s)

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Swell height (m)

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These settings apply to all spots by default. Use the options below to limit them to this spot only.

Why Customise?

Gear-Specific Ratings

Don't get excited about 30 knots if you only own a 6m wing. Set your own limits.

Tidal Precision

Some spots are strictly high-water; others work all day. Tell the forecast when you're willing to launch at Birling Gap.

Schedule Sync

If you can't sail on Monday mornings, why see a rating for it? Mask your "no-go" times.

Account portability

When you're logged in, your "Ideal Birling Gap" settings are saved to your account and sync across devices.

⚠️ Forecast & Tide Disclaimer

Wind and weather forecasts for Birling Gap are provided to help you plan your sessions. Conditions at this coastal location can change quickly, so always check the actual conditions when you arrive and trust your judgment. These forecasts are for recreational planning—always prioritize safety and verify conditions yourself before heading out. Tidal predictions for Birling Gap are based on the nearest primary station at NEWHAVEN (8km away). Local conditions can vary from these predictions due to coastal topography and weather effects. Always verify tidal conditions on arrival—these predictions are for planning purposes only, not for navigational use or critical safety decisions.