Wind forecast Crosshaven today

Wind in Crosshaven right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Crosshaven

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 23 km/h (2 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 40 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 02:00. 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 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Thu 8/10, gusts to 31 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 Crosshaven

Crosshaven (Bun an Tábhairne) is located on the coast in County Cork. The prevailing wind direction across Ireland is westerly, and this influences the wind patterns experienced here. Wind speeds are generally higher near the coast compared to inland areas. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed. County Cork experiences a coastal mean wind of roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, with inland areas seeing approximately 4.5-6 m/s, though local topography in Crosshaven will modify these figures. The Atlantic depressions frequently bring stronger winds and gales, particularly during the winter months. The Wind Agent provides current and recent wind data, including a 48-hour table and 7-day gust history, to help understand these dynamics.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Crosshaven aligns with the broader climate of County Cork. Winter typically brings stronger winds and gales, often from southwesterly directions, due to the passage of Atlantic weather systems. Spring also sees dominant southwesterly winds. Summer generally brings lighter winds. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop along the south coast, potentially adding 2-4 m/s to the wind speed and turning the wind direction onshore. This local effect can be significant for coastal activities. The data provided by The Wind Agent allows users to observe these seasonal variations and their daily manifestations in Crosshaven.

Exposure and shelter

As a coastal location, Crosshaven's exposure to wind is influenced by its immediate surroundings and the direction of the wind. While coastal areas are generally windier than inland, local features can provide shelter or funnel wind. Cork Harbour, though generally sheltered, can still experience gusty conditions. The nearby Crosshaven Marina offers some shelter within the harbour. Conversely, more exposed locations such as Roches Point, approximately 3 km away, will experience stronger, less interrupted winds. The precise interaction of wind with buildings and terrain will create localised areas of shelter or increased wind speed. The Wind Agent's data helps in understanding these local variations.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Crosshaven. For the fishing and tourism sectors, understanding wind speed and direction is crucial for planning sea-based activities and ensuring comfort. Those involved in building and roofing benefit from knowing wind conditions for operational planning and material handling. Farmers in the area, though not a primary sector for the county, would consider wind for spraying and silage timing. For general outdoor pursuits such as walking, awareness of wind chill and gust strength is important. Given Crosshaven's coastal location, wind data is also essential for various sea uses, including sailing and other marine recreation at Crosshaven Marina.

Near Crosshaven

Crosshaven is in Co. Cork, one of 32 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Roches Point (4 km), Cork Airport EICK (METAR) (14 km) and Cork Airport (14 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Boggeragh Wind Farm, about 54 km away.

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