5 Tips for Keeping a Beach Tent Anchored in Wind

Replace cheap stakes with metal ones Most beach tents come with skinny plastic nails that pop out in a gust. Use metal sand stakes at least 12 inches long and drive them in at a 45-degree angle.

Add sandbags to each leg Fill the tent’s built-in sand pockets, or bring old pillowcases or reusable grocery bags, fill them with sand, and tie them to the leg loops.

Point the narrow end into the wind Angle the tent so its smallest side faces the wind. If the wind shifts, reposition the tent rather than leaving it exposed.

Use dedicated sand anchors for the best hold Screw-shaped or corkscrew-style sand anchors are cheap, small, and hold better than any stake. Keep a set in your car.

Never leave the tent unattended Even well-staked tents can lift in strong gusts. Plan to pack up before the afternoon wind picks up.