Dylan Collingbourne
30 May 2026
"Wind has swung around to the southerly direction with a steady 8-14 knots. Keep an eye out for difference in pressure across the course."
Key Weather Details
Wind:
SAT - 8 knot gusting 14 from SSW
HW - 8:17 @ 4.6m
LW - 15:28 @ 1.3m
Water State:
Smaller swell compared to the last two days but as it still remains on onshore breeze from the South, we are expecting still that short sharp chop.
Temperatures still remain cooler with highs on 17 degrees in the late afternoon and the morning beginning at 15 degrees with a feels like temperature of 11 degrees.
Other Notes:
For a detailed understanding of what each wind model means - have a look here. Arome and UKMO are typically the most reliable but has a short time frame therefore keep on checking through the weekend.
A bit lighter winds are expected today around the 10 knots mark for average wind speed. Looking at the hourly wind maps in is expecting to be a little gusty in the small bay off Pwllheli. More gusty conditions seems to be further west than east for today, especially in the later afternoon.
Day Breakdown
Saturday:
Morning | Early afternoon | Late afternoon |
8 knots gusting 12 S (180 degrees) 15 degrees Mostly choppy Overcast | 9 knots gusting 14 SSW (200 degrees) 15 degrees Swell and chop in gusts Sunny intervals | 9 knots gusting 16 SW (220 degrees) 16 degrees Swell and chop in gusts Overcast |
Synoptic Chart
Tactical Considerations
Last day of the UK Tera Nationals! It has been a great event so far and the plan for the final day is similar format to yesterday: a few sprint races and a few championship races. We are currently unsure to which order but it will be a mix between the both again.
The wind is due to steadily increase in the gusts strengths so keep your head out of the boat to look for the gusts on the water. The wind maps are suggesting that there may be more wind on a specific side of the course but check this when we get out on the race course. As it is likely another long day with quite a few races, make sure you take plenty of food and water out with you to keep your energy levels up.
One learning from yesterday on the course as to watch the start line and the bias as it caught a few sailors out as even with a shift of 10 degrees one way, can either make or break your race.
Good luck to everyone today and have a superb last day!