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Meteogram and wind rose for Bray

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 22 km/h (2 to 14 mph), mostly from the WSW. The strongest gust is 42 km/h (26 mph) at Sun 22:00. 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 Fri 9/10 with gusts to 55 km/h (34 mph). The calmest is Mon 5/10, gusts to 30 km/h (19 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Bray

Bray, or Bré, is a coastal town in County Wicklow. The wind here is influenced by both its proximity to the Irish Sea and the inland topography of the county. As a coastal location, Bray experiences higher average wind speeds than many inland areas. County Wicklow generally sees coastal mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 4.5-6 m/s, with inland areas experiencing around 3.5-5 m/s. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed. Westerly gales are common during winter across Ireland, and while the east coast offers some shelter, Bray will still experience these conditions. Spring often brings easterly winds, and summer afternoons can see the development of sea breezes, which can add 2-4 m/s to wind speeds near the coast and shift the wind direction onshore.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Bray follows the general Irish climate, with stronger winds typically occurring in winter due to the passage of Atlantic depressions. These often bring westerly gales. Spring can be characterised by easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern for the Irish Sea. Summer months tend to have lighter average winds, but the coastal location means that sea breezes are a notable feature on warm, sunny afternoons. These sea breezes develop as the land heats faster than the sea, drawing cooler air onshore and increasing wind speeds. Autumn sees a gradual increase in wind activity as the weather transitions back towards winter patterns.

Exposure and shelter

Bray is a coastal town, situated 1 km from the coast, which generally means greater exposure to wind compared to more sheltered inland locations. The exposure to sea winds depends on the exact orientation of the coastline. While County Wicklow as a whole is known as the Garden County with the Wicklow Mountains inland, Bray's immediate coastal position means it is directly affected by winds off the Irish Sea. Elsewhere in the county, locations like Sally Gap and Wicklow Gap are known gust hotspots. Shelter from the wind in Bray would primarily be found in the lee of buildings or local topographical features, which can reduce wind speeds at ground level. Wind conditions can vary significantly even over short distances due to such shelter or funnelling effects.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind forecasts are valuable for several sectors in Bray and County Wicklow. For tourism, understanding wind conditions is important for planning outdoor activities, especially along the coast or at nearby spots like Bray Head. The film studios in the county may require precise wind data for outdoor shoots. Agriculture benefits from wind forecasts for tasks such as spraying and timing silage cuts, where wind speed and direction are critical. Forestry operations also consider wind, particularly for felling and managing fire risk. For wind energy, understanding the wind resource is fundamental. General uses include building and roofing work, planning for walking, and various sea uses such as sailing or fishing in the waters near Bray.

Near Bray

Bray is in Co. Wicklow, one of 14 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Phoenix Park (24 km), Casement (26 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (27 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Raheenleagh Wind Farm, about 47 km away.

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