What does the hourly forecast show for winging at Portland Harbour?

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 Portland Harbour?

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

Portland Harbour — Wind & weather forecast

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Best winging conditions at Portland Harbour

Wind Direction

SW, S (Prevailing winds that funnel cleanly across the harbour)

Wind Speed

15-25 knots; 4-5m wings in lighter air.

Tide

Sailable at all tides. High tide is preferred for easiest launch.

Tide times for Portland Harbour →

About Winging at Portland Harbour

Portland Harbour in Dorset is world-renowned as a premier flat-water destination for winging, windsurfing, and sailing. This largely enclosed harbour provides exceptionally safe and consistent conditions, making it an elite training ground for speed and freestyle maneuvers. For wing foilers, the lack of sea swell allows for focused practice on transitions and foil technique. With several professional watersports schools and the National Sailing Academy on-site, the infrastructure is second to none. Check our Portland Harbour winging forecast to find the cleanest wind windows and enjoy a session in one of the world's finest maritime venues.

Full Guide to Winging & Windsurfing at Portland Harbour

Forecasts

Wing foiling & windsurfing forecast for Portland Harbour

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 Portland Harbour.

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

KnotNow Guide

A guide to winging and sailing at Portland Harbour

Portland Harbour winging & sailing guide

Ideal wind directions, launch and access notes, hazards, and local knowledge for wing foilers, windsurfers and dinghy sailors at Portland Harbour, Dorset.

Read the full KnotNow guide Conditions & local tips for Portland Harbour

Tides

Tide times for Portland Harbour

High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at Portland Harbour, Dorset.

View tide times for Portland Harbour 13-day tide table & charts

Water quality

Is it safe to wing at Portland Harbour today?

Water quality at Portland Harbour

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

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