Drake passage: weather statistics and wind history

58.5897° S, 66.478° W
17.04.2026 (Friday)
  • Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (4.8 m)
  • Strong wind – choppy waves (11.9 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.2 °C)
  • Dangerous low tide forecast (0.5 m, LAT)
18.04.2026 (Saturday)
  • Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (3.8 m)
  • Strong wind – choppy waves (9.6 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.2 °C)
  • Tidal depth – experience required (0.6 m, LAT)
19.04.2026 (Sunday)
  • Strong wind – choppy waves (11.3 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.3 °C)
  • Tidal depth – experience required (0.7 m, LAT)
20.04.2026 (Monday)
  • Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (3.6 m)
  • Strong wind – choppy waves (11.6 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.3 °C)
  • Tidal depth – experience required (0.7 m, LAT)
21.04.2026 (Tuesday)
  • Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (4.9 m)
  • Strong wind – choppy waves (14.5 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.3 °C)
  • Tidal depth – experience required (0.7 m, LAT)
22.04.2026 (Wednesday)
  • Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (6.2 m)
  • Strong wind – choppy waves (13.7 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (4.4 °C)
  • Tidal depth – experience required (0.7 m, LAT)
*Experimental

Drake passage Wind forecast

  • Wind direction is Northwest, wind speed varies between 4.5 and 24.5 mph with gusts up to 35.7 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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