What does the hourly forecast show for winging at West Sands Beach?

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 West Sands Beach?

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

West Sands Beach: Hourly Wind & Tides

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Best winging conditions at West Sands Beach

Wind Direction

NE, E, SE (Scottish North Sea wave capital)

Wind Speed

15-22 knots for stable flight and small swell; 25 knots + for advanced wave riding with 3m or smaller wings.

Tide

Sailable at All Tides

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About Winging at West Sands Beach

West Sands Beach in St Andrews is a premier Scottish hub for wing foiling and windsurfing, providing wingers with high-quality North Sea swell and vast sandy space. Facing the North Sea, it catches the full brunt of Easterly winds, creating world-class 'bump and jump' conditions. For wing foilers, the sheer space is the major advantage, allowing for huge reaching sessions with iconic views of the St Andrews skyline. The community is active and very hardy. Check our West Sands Beach winging forecast to ensure you catch the cleanest North Sea conditions available.

Full Guide to Winging & Windsurfing at West Sands Beach

Forecasts

Wing foiling & windsurfing forecast for West Sands Beach

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 West Sands Beach.

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KnotNow Guide

A guide to winging and sailing at West Sands Beach

West Sands Beach winging & sailing guide

Ideal wind directions, launch and access notes, hazards, and local knowledge for wing foilers, windsurfers and dinghy sailors at West Sands Beach, Fife.

Read the full KnotNow guide Conditions & local tips for West Sands Beach

Tides

Tide times for West Sands Beach

High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at West Sands Beach, Fife.

View tide times for West Sands Beach 13-day tide table & charts

Water quality

Is it safe to wing at West Sands Beach today?

Water quality at West Sands Beach

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

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