What does the hourly forecast show for winging at Birling Gap?

Our hourly view shows wind speed, gusts, direction, tide height, swell, and water quality for each daylight hour (7am–7pm). Use the date dropdown to jump to any day in the next 14 days.

How often is the hourly winging forecast updated for Birling Gap?

Forecast data is refreshed regularly. Wind, tide, and swell predictions are updated as new model runs become available, typically several times per day.

Birling Gap: Hourly Wind & Tides

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Best winging conditions at Birling Gap

Wind Direction

SW, W, S (Expert only; cliffs accelerate SW wind)

Wind Speed

15-25 knots is the sweet spot for most; 4-5m wings in lighter air, switching to 3m wings when it exceeds 28 knots.

Tide

Low tide

Tide times for Birling Gap →

About Winging at Birling Gap

Birling Gap is a dramatic and high-performance wave spot for experienced wingers and windsurfers, situated at the foot of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. The wind here is often accelerated by the massive cliffs, providing extra power for technical sessions. This is a 'wilderness' venue that rewards riders with incredible wave quality and stunning scenery. Access is challenging, requiring a walk down the cliff stairs with gear. Because the beach disappears entirely at high tide, our Birling Gap winging forecast is vital for timing your session and ensuring a safe launch and landing on this raw stretch of the East Sussex coast.

Full Guide to Winging & Windsurfing at Birling Gap

Forecasts

Wing foiling & windsurfing forecast for Birling Gap

LIVE hourly wind, an interactive wind map with customised forecast ratings, and a 14-day outlook on the same page - everything you need to plan a session at Birling Gap.

SHOW 24 HOURSLIVE · 24h Current conditions and next hours Wind Map & 14 Day Outlook Detailed wind forecast for winging at Birling Gap.

KnotNow Guide

A guide to winging and sailing at Birling Gap

Birling Gap winging & sailing guide

Ideal wind directions, launch and access notes, hazards, and local knowledge for wing foilers, windsurfers and dinghy sailors at Birling Gap, East Sussex.

Read the full KnotNow guide Conditions & local tips for Birling Gap

Tides

Tide times for Birling Gap

High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at Birling Gap, East Sussex.

View tide times for Birling Gap 13-day tide table & charts

Water quality

Is it safe to wing at Birling Gap today?

Water quality at Birling Gap

At KnotNow, we report on real-time sewage discharge data to help you decide if the conditions at Birling Gap, East Sussex are right for you to sail or wing foil.

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