Using our SEASTATES forecast service, we have provided a sailing condition forecast for the upcoming race days.

The world famous Cowes Week Sailing Regatta begins tomorrow (Sat 6 August) here on the Solent. It’s one of the longest running sporting events in UK history, dating back to 1826, when just seven boats took part.

Today the regatta is substantially larger; up to 1,000 boats in forty separate classes race every day for eight days. The 8,000 competitors that descend on Cowes for the week range from weekend sailors to Olympic and world class professionals.

Using our SEASTATES forecast service, we have provided a sailing condition forecast for the upcoming race days:

Weather summary

Great weather conditions until at least Wednesday are forecast, with sunny intervals predicted for the majority of the time. Daytime highs will average around 20°C. Good to very good visibility is expected. Relatively calm seas are expected in line with the predominantly light to medium strength winds. High waters will be in the early afternoon for the beginning of the period, with lows in the early morning and evening. Next week, high water will be in the late afternoon, with low water mid-morning.

Past the forecast period, generally settled and dry conditions are expected to continue for the duration of the event.

Saturday 6/08

Light wind from the west tending WSW will increase through the day from around 8 to 11 knots in the evening. Gusts up to 19 knots.

Sunday 7/08

Wind from the WSW tending W through the day at around 15 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots.

Monday 8/08

Wind from the W tending WSW through the day at around 15 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots.

Tuesday 9/08

Wind from the WNW through the day at around 10 knots. Gusts up to 20 knots.

Wednesday 10/08

Wind from the NW tending WNW will increase through the day from around 9 to 11 knots in the evening. Gusts up to 21 knots.

For more information about our forecast, and to explore a free four-day forecast for North West Europe, visit our SEASTATES microsite.