Wave forecast data (Update 5.0)
Our wave data was taken offline temporary whilst we got to grips with a replacement data set.
May 11th Covid 19 update
Latest advisory 10th May points to a go, go from Wednesday 13th in England. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland maintain existing guidance remains largely in place
Goodbye Forum - Destination Mothball
Looking back over the forum is nostalgic and enjoyable but the time has come to wave goodbye.
Privacy Policy
We want to make it clear about how we use and store data in light of the latest GDPR regulations.
Untether the summer weather
3 ways to turn a summer session in to a session of a lifetime.
UV Index tutorial
Find out why you should make our UV Index forecasts part of your daily routine.
UV index forecast
We are pleased to announce the addition of an important UV Index forecast to our forecasting service offering.
Bigsalty weather email alerts FAQs
This is our frequently asked questions page for our email alert system.
Website help
We've compiled a list of useful suggestions to make the most out of the Bigsalty Weather Service.
Bigsalty forecast rating systems
Bigsalty Ratings use a unique method for rating weather conditions.
The Bigsalty Weather Data Suite
This is the core weather data that we provide for our users.
Forecast Model Charts
Our animated forecast charts provide a powerful overview of weather systems and swell fronts active in your area. The following article describes how to use this data
Current wind and buoy data
Bigsalty weather provides current weather data in addition to forecast data. The following guide describes what data we provide and how to use it.
Forecast location reports
Every Bigsalty forecast locations contain up to date weather forecasts and in some cases location guides which describe the characteristics of the location for use by watersports enthusiasts..
Interpreting Wave Model Forecast Data
The NWW3 wave and swell forecast data corresponds to data points not actually at the beach but further out to sea so under most circumstances the swell height forecasted for a location will actually be smaller when it hits your local break. Use the follow