NW, N, NE (Sheltered Belfast Lough sessions)
15-22 knots for stable flight and small swell; 25 knots + for advanced wave riding with 3m or smaller wings.
Best at High Tide (+/- 2 hrs) for depth and safer conditions. Access is restricted at other tidal states.
Tide times for Helens Bay →
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 Helens Bay.
Helens Bay winging & sailing guide
Ideal wind directions, launch and access notes, hazards, and local knowledge for wing foilers, windsurfers and dinghy sailors at Helens Bay, Down.
High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at Helens Bay, Down.
Water quality at Helens Bay
At KnotNow, we report on real-time sewage discharge data to help you decide if the conditions at Helens Bay, Down are right for you to sail or wing foil.