{"id":5198,"date":"2022-09-28T08:19:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T08:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/?p=5198"},"modified":"2022-09-28T08:19:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T08:19:26","slug":"how-much-wind-is-too-much-for-paddle-boarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/how-much-wind-is-too-much-for-paddle-boarding\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Wind Is Too Much for Paddle Boarding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The wind, and weather in general, can easily turn a beautiful paddle boarding session into a nightmare. Having the wind turn on you isn\u2019t fun, and sometimes it can be dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But that doesn\u2019t have to be the case. You can learn how to deal with a situation like this or, better still, avoid it completely. One way to do that is by understanding the weather and knowing when to go paddling and when to stay away from the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So how much wind is too much for paddle boarding? I\u2019d say anything above 10 knots is too much wind for SUP<\/strong>. However, it depends on your skill level along with some factors too. Some paddlers can easily handle 10 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read on to know more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RELATED: What Is Good Weather for Paddle Boarding?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The wind is a key factor in determining whether you\u2019ll go paddling and how your SUP experience will be. So it\u2019s important to know what wind speed would be considered safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, there\u2019s no straightforward answer because every situation is completely unique, and a few factors come into play. A certain wind speed may be safe for one paddler but dangerous for another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But as a general rule, anything under 7 knots (8 miles per hour) would be safe for everyone, including beginners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Intermediate and experienced paddlers can handle higher wind speeds, even above 10 knots (11.5 miles per hour). But as you move past 15 knots (17 miles per hour), it gets less safe, regardless of your experience level. It\u2019s less fun and even more dangerous if you\u2019ll be paddling against the wind<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is a Safe Wind Speed for Paddle Boarding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Windy Is Too Windy for SUP? <\/h2>\n\n\n