SW, S, NW (Prevailing winds that funnel cleanly along the Sound of Kerrera)
15-25 knots is the sweet spot for most; 4-5m wings in lighter air.
Best at High Tide (+/- 2 hrs). Rocky foreshore restricts launch; high water required to cover hazards and allow clean exit.
Tide times for Oban Sailing Club →
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 Oban Sailing Club.
Oban Sailing Club winging & sailing guide
Ideal wind directions, launch and access notes, hazards, and local knowledge for wing foilers, windsurfers and dinghy sailors at Oban Sailing Club, Argyll and Bute.
High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at Oban Sailing Club, Argyll and Bute.
Water quality at Oban Sailing Club
At KnotNow, we report on real-time sewage discharge data to help you decide if the conditions at Oban Sailing Club, Argyll and Bute are right for you to sail or wing foil.