Definitely a low tide route as Hadleigh Ray needs to be exposed! Depending on your average speed, set off about half an hour (assuming 6kmph) before low tide – as the tide will help you back, you can leave it later if you’re happy not to have tidal assistance on the way out. Ideally aim to turn as or soon after the tide turns. Not suitable on spring tides when low water is less than 0.5m. Best in lighter winds. Not great in westerly winds as it’s a headwind home. Easterly (summer sea breeze direction) can get choppy but will help blow you back. Southerly / northerly are crosswinds – flat but exposed! Check tide and wind conditions via our SUP weather page…