Wind forecast Greystones today

Wind in Greystones right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Greystones

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 26 km/h (1 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 47 km/h (29 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 Tue 6/10, 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 Greystones

Greystones, or Na Clocha Liatha, is a coastal town in County Wicklow. The prevailing wind across Ireland is from the west. This means that Greystones experiences westerly winds frequently, sometimes bringing strong gusts, particularly during winter. The town's coastal location means it is generally more exposed to wind than inland areas. While the mean 10-metre wind speed for coastal Wicklow is approximately 4.5-6 m/s, gusts can significantly exceed this. The Wind Agent provides precise, real-time wind data for Greystones, alongside 48-hour tables and 7-day gust forecasts, offering a detailed understanding of current and anticipated wind conditions at this specific location.

Seasonal pattern

Winter typically brings the strongest winds to Greystones, often associated with westerly gales from Atlantic depressions. While the east coast can be partly sheltered from these, significant wind events are still common. Spring easterlies are a distinctive pattern for the Irish Sea coast, as is the summer sea breeze. This sea breeze, which can add 2-4 m/s to wind speeds on summer afternoons near the coast, also has the effect of turning the wind direction onshore. This local phenomenon can be a significant factor in coastal wind conditions during warmer months, contrasting with the more dominant westerly flows of other seasons.

Exposure and shelter

As a coastal town, Greystones is inherently exposed to winds from the Irish Sea. The proximity to Greystones Harbour, for instance, implies direct exposure to marine winds. However, the exact exposure to the wind within the town can vary. Buildings and local topography can create areas of shelter or, conversely, channel the wind, leading to localised funnelling effects. While County Wicklow features the Wicklow Mountains inland, these provide shelter to areas further west rather than directly to Greystones. Wind speeds are generally higher at greater heights (e.g., 80 m or 120 m) compared to ground level (10 m).

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for various activities in Greystones. For tourism, understanding wind conditions is important for visitors enjoying coastal walks or other outdoor pursuits. Sea users, particularly those at Greystones Harbour, rely on wind data for planning activities and assessing sea state. The county's agriculture and forestry sectors, though primarily inland, also benefit from wind data for operations such as spraying or timber felling. For building and roofing, knowing wind strength and direction is crucial for safety and structural integrity. Wind energy projects, including the nearby Arklow Bank Offshore Wind farm, depend on precise wind data for efficiency and operational planning.

Near Greystones

Greystones is in Co. Wicklow, one of 14 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Phoenix Park (31 km), Casement (31 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (34 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Arklow Bank Offshore Wind, about 41 km away.

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