English Channel, United Kingdom: weather statistics and wind history

50.193° N, 1.6003° W
08.07.2026 (Wednesday)
  • Good kite forecast: wind 5.0 m/s, gusts 6.7 m/s
  • Light wind – experience required (5.0 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (6.7 m/s)
  • Caution – short wave period (7.5 s)
09.07.2026 (Thursday)
  • Wind too light – not suitable (3.4 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (3.5 m/s)
  • Caution – short wave period (7.9 s)
10.07.2026 (Friday)
  • Good kite forecast: wind 7.1 m/s, gusts 13.0 m/s
  • Significant gusts forecast (13.0 m/s)
  • Wave height – experience required (1.1 m)
  • Caution – short wave period (7.1 s)
11.07.2026 (Saturday)
  • Good kite forecast: wind 11.2 m/s, gusts 19.1 m/s
  • Strong wind – experience required (11.2 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (19.1 m/s)
  • Wave height – experience required (1.8 m)
  • Caution – short wave period (6.0 s)
12.07.2026 (Sunday)
  • Good kite forecast: wind 12.0 m/s, gusts 17.9 m/s
  • Strong wind – experience required (12.0 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (17.9 m/s)
  • Wave height – experience required (1.8 m)
  • Caution – short wave period (6.4 s)
13.07.2026 (Monday)
  • Good kite forecast: wind 10.8 m/s, gusts 15.1 m/s
  • Strong wind – experience required (10.8 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (15.1 m/s)
  • Wave height – experience required (1.8 m)
  • Caution – short wave period (6.4 s)
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English Channel, United Kingdom Wind forecast

  • Wind direction is West, wind speed varies between 8.9 and 13.4 mph with gusts up to 17.8 mph. The sky is clear with a chance of rain 0%.
  • Wind and wave weather forecast for English Channel, United Kingdom contains detailed information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts. Wave forecast includes wave height and period.
  • These forecasts for English Channel, United Kingdom are based on the GFS model and were created for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and other extreme sports activities. All data updates 4 times a day. Predictions are available in steps from 1 to 3 hours for up to 10 days.
  • Use professional weather parameters: wind barbs, weather fronts, isobars, and others. Study weather history for the past 14 years (2012-2026). Create sailing, hiking and biking routes with weather in each point.
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