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Colwell Bay Windsurf Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.5m
mushy
Wind
15kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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Is Colwell Bay good for windsurfing today? (3 Sept)

Today at Colwell Bay: Excellent for windsurfing — 82/100 for advanced level. Wind 15 kn SW · Waves 0.5 m, 6 s · Tide 0.1–-1.2 m. Best window around 16:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Colwell Bay: 0.4m waves with strong onshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the morning, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 19°C / 67°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
81/100Excellent
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Windsurfing · Advanced
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
81
/ 100
now · 15
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 81 · 12
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 81
now · 15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
16kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Period
5s
Water
19°C
Swell
NE 32°
Windsurfing · Advanced
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
69
/ 100
15
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 83 · 03
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Conditions
What's driving the 69
15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
13kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Period
7s
Water
19°C
Swell
NE 24°
Windsurfing · Advanced
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
55
/ 100
15
Sat · 24-hour forecast
peak 55 · 12
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Conditions
What's driving the 55
15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
9kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Period
9s
Water
19°C
Swell
NE 41°
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03 · Location

In context.

A sheltered, family-friendly sand-and-shingle beach on the western Isle of Wight, facing WNW into the western Solent. Generally calm and flat, though wind-against-tide chop can develop, suiting windsurfing, kitesurfing, swimming, SUP and kayaking. The beach disappears entirely at high tide, so low water is the only time for launching. A strong offshore ebb current is the main hazard. No lifeguard cover. Dogs banned on the main section 1 May-30 Sept.

Spec sheet
Coords
50.6927°N, 1.5347°W
Facing
W
Nearest
Colwell Bay
Swell now
NE 36°
Wind now
SW 243°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Colwell Bay today?

Wind at Colwell Bay today: 15 kn SW (gusting 29 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects windsurfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Colwell Bay today?

Waves at Colwell Bay today: 0.5 m, 6 s period from NE, mushy character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for windsurfing at Colwell Bay today?

The best window for windsurfing at Colwell Bay today is around 07:00 UTC, when conditions score 81/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Colwell Bay suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Colwell Bay scores 86/100 today for wing foiling — Excellent. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Colwell Bay?

Colwell Bay is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Colwell Bay?

Colwell Bay is a coastal location near Colwell Bay in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Colwell Bay?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Colwell Bay, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

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I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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