Drake passage: weather statistics and wind history

58.5897° S, 66.478° W
07.04.2026 (Tuesday)
  • Strong wind – experience required (14.6 m/s)
  • High gust forecast (18.8 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Dangerous wave height forecast (6.0 m)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.3 °C)
08.04.2026 (Wednesday)
  • Wind too strong – unsafe conditions (16.8 m/s)
  • High gust forecast (21.4 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Dangerous wave height forecast (6.3 m)
  • Caution – too long wave period for beginners (12.4 s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.3 °C)
09.04.2026 (Thursday)
  • Wind too strong – unsafe conditions (21.8 m/s)
  • High gust forecast (26.6 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Dangerous wave height forecast (9.1 m)
  • Caution – too long wave period for beginners (12.1 s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.3 °C)
10.04.2026 (Friday)
  • Wind too strong – unsafe conditions (19.9 m/s)
  • High gust forecast (25.2 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Dangerous wave height forecast (7.0 m)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.1 °C)
11.04.2026 (Saturday)
  • Wind too strong – unsafe conditions (19.0 m/s)
  • High gust forecast (26.1 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Dangerous wave height forecast (7.3 m)
  • Caution – too long wave period for beginners (12.5 s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.1 °C)
12.04.2026 (Sunday)
  • Wind too strong – unsafe conditions (16.6 m/s)
  • High gust forecast (24.1 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Dangerous wave height forecast (7.3 m)
  • Caution – too long wave period for beginners (12.6 s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.1 °C)
*Experimental

Drake passage Wind forecast

  • Wind direction is Northwest, wind speed varies between 24.5 and 31.2 mph with gusts up to 42.4 mph. The sky is cloudy with a chance of rain 0%.
  • Wind and wave weather forecast for Drake passage contains detailed information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts. Wave forecast includes wave height and period.
  • These forecasts for Drake passage 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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