- Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 7.1 m/s) (HRRR 14.9 m/s vs LEW 7.8 m/s)
- Strong wind – experience required (13.6 m/s)
- Significant gusts forecast (19.9 m/s)
- Wave height – experience required (2.5 m)
- Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.7°C)
- Wind too light – not suitable (3.6 m/s)
- Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.2°C)
- Wind too light – not suitable (3.7 m/s)
- Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.7°C)
- Wind too light – not suitable (4.0 m/s)
- Wetsuit required (14.3°C)
- Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 9.1 m/s) (ECMWF 15.6 m/s vs GFS27 6.4 m/s)
- Significant gusts forecast (10.8 m/s)
- Wave height – experience required (2.7 m)
- Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.9°C)
- Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 6.3 m/s) (ECMWF 12.8 m/s vs ICON Global 6.6 m/s)
- Significant gusts forecast (13.5 m/s)
- Wave height – experience required (2.3 m)
- Caution – too long wave period for beginners (16.5 s)
- Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (12.6°C)