N, NW (Prevailing winds that funnel cleanly into the bay)
15-22 knots for stable flight; 25 knots + for advanced wave riding.
Best at High Tide (+/- 2 hrs) for optimal depth over the rocky foreshore.
Tide times for Portballintrae →
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 Portballintrae.
Portballintrae winging & sailing guide
Ideal wind directions, launch and access notes, hazards, and local knowledge for wing foilers, windsurfers and dinghy sailors at Portballintrae, Antrim.
High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at Portballintrae, Antrim.
Water quality at Portballintrae
At KnotNow, we report on real-time sewage discharge data to help you decide if the conditions at Portballintrae, Antrim are right for you to sail or wing foil.