Wind forecast Bushmills today

Wind in Bushmills right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Bushmills

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 25 km/h (3 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 46 km/h (29 mph) at Sun 18:00. 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 57 km/h (35 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 28 km/h (17 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Bushmills

Bushmills, or Muileann na Buaise, is situated in County Antrim, approximately 3 km from the coast. Wind conditions here are influenced by its proximity to the North Antrim coastline. The county generally experiences coastal mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, with inland areas typically seeing around 4-5.5 m/s. As a coastal location, Bushmills will often experience stronger winds than more sheltered inland areas. Gusts, which are short, sharp increases in wind speed, will frequently exceed the mean wind speed. The prevailing wind direction across County Antrim is south-westerly, a common pattern for much of Ireland due to Atlantic depressions.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Bushmills largely follows that of County Antrim. Winter typically brings the strongest winds, predominantly from south-westerly and north-westerly directions, associated with Atlantic weather systems. During these months, the north coast, including areas near Bushmills, is particularly exposed. In contrast, summer often sees lighter winds, though sea breezes can develop on warm, sunny afternoons, bringing a localised increase in wind speed near the coast. These sea breezes are generally less strong than winter frontal winds. Spring and autumn are transitional periods, with variable wind conditions that can include strong gusts.

Exposure and shelter

Bushmills is a coastal town, and its exposure to wind is influenced by its position near the North Antrim coast. The Causeway Coast, where Bushmills is located, can experience the full force of northerly winds, as noted for the county. While the town itself is 3 km inland, it remains within the general coastal exposure zone. Local topography, such as buildings and minor landforms, can create areas of shelter or funnel wind, leading to localised variations in speed and direction. Gust hotspots elsewhere in the county are associated with funnelling along the Glens and across the Antrim plateau, but specific local effects in Bushmills would depend on its immediate surroundings.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in and around Bushmills. For tourism, understanding wind conditions is important for planning outdoor activities, particularly along the nearby coast and at attractions like Royal Portrush for golf or Portrush East Strand for surf. The agri-food sector in County Antrim benefits from wind data for activities such as spraying and silage timing, where specific wind conditions are required. Building and roofing work also depends on wind forecasts for operational planning. For general outdoor pursuits like walking, knowing the wind strength and direction helps in assessing comfort and potential wind chill, especially in exposed areas.

Near Bushmills

Bushmills is in Co. Antrim, one of 26 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (45 km), Malin Head (55 km) and Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (64 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 39 km away.

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