True Wind Calculator

Convert apparent wind to true wind speed and angle

Degrees from bow (0° = dead ahead, 180° = dead astern)

True Wind Results

True Wind Speed (TWS) --
True Wind Angle (TWA) --
Point of Sail --
Beaufort Scale --
VMG Component --
Apparent Wind Speed --
Apparent Wind Angle --
Boat Speed --

Wind Indicator

90° 180° 90°
■ True Wind ■ Apparent Wind

Points of Sail

TWA Point of Sail Sail Trim Notes
0° - 30° No-go zone / In irons -- Cannot sail, must tack
30° - 50° Close hauled Sails tight Beating to windward
50° - 80° Close reach Eased slightly Fast point of sail
80° - 110° Beam reach Half out Often fastest VMG
110° - 150° Broad reach Well out Comfortable sailing
150° - 180° Running Full out Risk of accidental gybe