{"id":4592,"date":"2022-08-05T07:14:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T07:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.paddleboardtips.com\/?p=4592"},"modified":"2022-09-08T12:50:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T12:50:14","slug":"what-is-good-weather-for-paddle-boarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/what-is-good-weather-for-paddle-boarding\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Good Weather for Paddle Boarding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\u201cAlways check the weather first!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask any expert paddler for SUP safety advice and this is definitely something you\u2019ll hear. Stand up paddle boarding is one of those activities that is heavily dependent on the weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being an outdoor watersport means that both the weather and water conditions will determine whether or not you’ll enjoy your paddling sessions. Or even whether you\u2019ll go paddling at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what is good weather for paddle boarding? There\u2019s no straightforward answer. It depends on a paddler\u2019s preference and the kind of experience they\u2019re looking to have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So let me break it down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the different factors that will affect your SUP sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Failing to check the strength and direction of the wind can land you in a lot of trouble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re a beginner, I\u2019d highly recommend avoiding windy weather. Wait until it\u2019s calmer for you to go out so you won\u2019t struggle to control your paddle board. This is especially important when paddling in the ocean. Things can go south very quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019d say that a wind speed of above 12 knots is too much wind for paddle boarding<\/strong> if you\u2019re a newbie. This is a general assumption because the location matters too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The wind may be strong but if there\u2019s protection from trees or a cliff you\u2019ll have an easier time. Still, it\u2019s better to err on the side of caution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More experienced paddlers can handle strong winds because they have perfected their paddling techniques and are also more confident. But even then, you should be careful. Check the forecast to see if you can handle it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other than the speed of the wind, you need to consider the wind direction too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Paddling in the direction of the wind is easy. It will help you propel your SUP and you won\u2019t use too much energy. Paddling into the wind<\/a>, however, is a whole different story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First of all, your body acts as a sail and creates resistance, making paddling harder. Now, imagine it\u2019s a windy day, you\u2019re paddling back to shore against the wind direction, and you\u2019re already tired from your paddling session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It doesn\u2019t sound very pleasant, does it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n