Our service is particularly useful for water sports enthusiasts in tidal areas where the direction and strength of flow are important and the water depth really matters. We are the only site to combine tidal information side by side with wind and weather forecasts, making it easy to see the best times to be on the water. Skegs was launched in November 2014 with the aim of bringing useful water spo
rts information together in one place. Our founder, Steve Midgley, had become frustrated with the need to regularly consult various sources to build up a picture of the local sailing conditions. Being a keen sailor and windsurfer in Christchurch (UK), he found that it was imperative to understand not only what the wind and weather was expected to be like but also what the tide would be doing. At Skegs, we understand that sailors, surfers and other water sports enthusiasts need to know about water conditions as much as the weather conditions. The water depth, direction of flow and surf conditions can be just as important as the wind, temperature and rain. So we draw on the best information sources available to present a comprehensive and easy-to-use forecast for users across the globe.
