Member - Oldplodder (QLD) replied:

Worst I have had is 50 knots (yes, knots, not those whimpy km/hr :o) ) straight off the sea.

You couldn't erect a tent, even a good quality one since the frames kept buckling.

So we used some tent poles at 2m centres, ran a rope along the top, middle and bottom, then put tarps over that. Stayed each pole off to a peg, in some cases double pegged the stays in softer sand. For two tents we had a wall 2m high by 15 metres long.

Had a good week after that. Took it down after the wind dropped to 20 knots, it felt like a breeze.

In strong winds we also park the car on the windward side and tie the tent to the car.

Sand Man (SA) replied:

Probably no real problem with your idea, but:-

If it was a sandstorm you were trying to shield yourself from, then the chances are the grains of sand would blow through the open weave and you would still cop it.

I think you may be better off trying with one of those polyester "ground sheets" and see how it goes. They are cheap and already have eyelets to aid tying off.
You may not even need the heavier star pickets. Tent poles supported with guy ropes may be more suitable. Bit of trial and error perhaps?

What is the worst thing that could happen?
It blows over.