Wind forecast Ardglass today

Wind in Ardglass right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Ardglass

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 26 km/h (4 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 49 km/h (30 mph) at Mon 11:00. Speeds are in km/h with miles per hour underneath. Direction is where the wind comes from.

Seven-day gust outlook

The windiest day of the week is Mon 5/10 with gusts to 49 km/h (30 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 23 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ardglass

Ardglass, or Ard Ghlais, is a coastal settlement in County Down, Northern Ireland, with a population between 1,000 and 2,000. Located directly on the coast, it experiences typical coastal wind conditions. The county's dominant wind direction is south-westerly. Across County Down, coastal mean 10-metre wind speeds are roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, while inland areas typically see around 4-5.5 m/s. Gusts will always exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during frontal passages. Winter south-westerlies and north-westerlies are generally the strongest winds. Coastal areas like Ardglass often experience stronger winds than inland locations due to less surface friction. The Wind Agent provides current wind conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts for Ardglass.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Ardglass follows the general trend for Ireland, with stronger winds typically occurring from autumn through to spring. This is due to the increased frequency and intensity of Atlantic depressions tracking across or near the island. During these seasons, south-westerly and north-westerly winds are prevalent and bring the highest wind speeds. In summer, wind speeds are generally lower. However, summer afternoons can see the development of sea breezes along the coast, which can provide a localised increase in wind speed. These breezes are driven by temperature differences between the land and the sea. Wind chill can be a factor in all seasons, particularly in stronger winds.

Exposure and shelter

As a coastal location, Ardglass is directly exposed to winds from the sea. The exposure of the coast depends on the direction from which the wind is blowing. County Down's coast faces the Irish Sea and the North Channel. While the county's dominant wind is south-westerly, exposure to other directions will vary. Shelter can be found in the lee of buildings or local terrain features. Elsewhere in the county, areas like Strangford Lough and Belfast Lough are partly sheltered from certain wind directions. Coastal stations and offshore buoys often register changes in wind conditions several hours before inland locations when a weather front approaches, serving as an early indicator.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Ardglass. For the fishing industry, knowing wind speed and direction is crucial for planning trips and ensuring operational efficiency. The sailing and marine leisure sector also relies on wind forecasts for navigation, determining suitable conditions, and ensuring comfort. Golfers at Ardglass Golf Club will find wind data useful for shot planning. For general farming activities, such as spraying and silage timing, wind conditions are a key factor. Building and roofing work, and walking, also benefit from understanding the wind. Tyrella Beach, approximately 10 km away, is noted for windsurfing, an activity highly dependent on specific wind conditions.

Near Ardglass

Ardglass is in Co. Down, one of 37 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (43 km), Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (59 km) and Dublin Airport (101 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 111 km away.

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