Wind forecast Gorey today

Wind in Gorey right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Gorey

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 21 km/h (4 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 41 km/h (25 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 Fri 9/10 with gusts to 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Sun 4/10, gusts to 33 km/h (21 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Gorey

Gorey, known in Irish as Guaire, is situated inland in County Wexford, approximately 5 km from the coast. The wind patterns here are influenced by both its inland location and the broader county climate. County Wexford generally experiences a dominant south-westerly wind. While coastal areas of the county may see mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 4.5-6 m/s, inland areas like Gorey typically experience somewhat lower speeds, around 3.5-5 m/s. Gusts will always exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during the passage of Atlantic depressions, which are common in Ireland. The Wind Agent provides current wind data, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to help understand these local wind conditions.

Seasonal pattern

County Wexford experiences distinct seasonal wind patterns, which will also affect Gorey. Winter typically brings westerly gales, though the east coast of the county, including areas near Gorey, can be partly sheltered from these. Spring often sees distinctive easterly patterns, while summer is characterised by the potential for a sea breeze. This sea breeze can develop on summer afternoons, adding 2-4 m/s to the wind speed near the coast and causing the wind direction to turn onshore. While Gorey is inland, it is close enough to the coast for this effect to be occasionally noticeable, particularly on warm, calm days.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Gorey's exposure to wind is generally less direct than locations on the immediate coast. The county's dominant wind direction is south-westerly. While the county has a coastline, Gorey's position 5 km from the sea means it benefits from some shelter from direct coastal exposure. Local topography, including buildings and any minor elevation changes, can create localised funnelling or shelter effects. The general principle in Ireland is that inland locations tend to be less windy than coastal ones, and Gorey's wind climate reflects this, being somewhat less exposed than the county's coastal areas.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is relevant for several activities in Gorey. For the agriculture sector, particularly tillage, wind speed and direction are important for tasks such as spraying and timing silage cuts. Building and roofing work in the town also requires consideration of wind, especially for safety and material handling. For those engaging in outdoor recreation, such as walking, golf at nearby Arklow Golf Club or Woodenbridge Golf Club, or visiting Courtown Beach, wind forecasts help in planning activities. The Wind Agent's data assists individuals and businesses in Gorey in making informed decisions related to wind.

Near Gorey

Gorey is in Co. Wexford, one of 11 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Johnstown Castle (44 km), Oak Park (47 km) and Casement (71 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Raheenleagh Wind Farm, about 13 km away.

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