Very well.water bike works well in 25 knot winds.Please be extra cautious in these windy conditions. It is often best to bike against the wind in windy weather so that you can be sure you can handle the existing wind conditions.If you are taking water bike into windy conditions.and you are new to the area,pls ask sb from the area about the waters.There might be currents as well as the wind.When you combine these forces,things can become a prolem. Please use a life preserver in windy weather.