N, NE, E (Margate onshore air)
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 near the harbour. Access is restricted at other tidal states.
Tide times for Main Sands →
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 Main Sands.
Main Sands winging & sailing guide
Ideal wind directions, launch and access notes, hazards, and local knowledge for wing foilers, windsurfers and dinghy sailors at Main Sands, Kent.
High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at Main Sands, Kent.
Water quality at Main Sands
At KnotNow, we report on real-time sewage discharge data to help you decide if the conditions at Main Sands, Kent are right for you to sail or wing foil.