Wind forecast Rosslare today

Wind in Rosslare right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Rosslare

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 25 km/h (4 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 41 km/h (25 mph) at Sun 23:00. 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 53 km/h (33 mph). The calmest is Sat 10/10, gusts to 39 km/h (24 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Rosslare

Rosslare, or Ros Láir, is a coastal town in County Wexford. The prevailing wind direction across Ireland is westerly, and Atlantic depressions frequently bring stronger winds from this quadrant. Wind speeds are typically higher along the coast compared to inland areas. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed. The county experiences a coastal mean 10-metre wind speed of approximately 4.5-6 metres per second, with inland areas seeing around 3.5-5 metres per second. Rosslare is noted as a ferry bottleneck during gales, indicating that strong winds can significantly affect marine operations here. The town's proximity to the coast means it is directly exposed to winds from the Irish Sea and Celtic Sea.

Seasonal pattern

Winter typically brings strong westerly gales across Ireland. However, Rosslare, being on the east coast, may experience some partial sheltering from these westerly winds. Spring often features easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern for the Irish Sea. During summer, a sea breeze effect can be observed on afternoons near the coast. This phenomenon can increase wind speeds by 2-4 metres per second and cause the wind direction to turn onshore. County Wexford is known as one of Ireland's sunniest and driest counties, and its long coastline, including the area around Rosslare, faces the Irish Sea and Celtic Sea, influencing its seasonal wind patterns.

Exposure and shelter

Rosslare is a coastal town, situated approximately 1 kilometre from the coast, meaning it has direct exposure to winds off the sea. The specific exposure will depend on the direction of the coastline at any given point. While the east coast can offer some shelter from prevailing westerly gales in winter, strong south-westerly and easterly gusts can occur elsewhere in the county, particularly at headlands like Carnsore Point. Local topography, even minor variations such as buildings or small rises, can create areas of shelter where wind speeds are reduced, or funnelling effects where wind speeds may increase. The nearby Rosslare Europort, about 4 km away, is a significant coastal feature that experiences direct wind exposure.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is important for several activities in Rosslare. For the significant ports sector, particularly at Rosslare Europort, wind forecasts are critical for navigation, cargo handling, and ferry operations. The fishing industry relies on wind data for planning trips and ensuring operational conditions. For agriculture, especially tillage, wind speed and direction are important for activities like spraying and timing silage. The tourism sector, including activities at Rosslare Strand for kitesurfing and Rosslare Golf Club, benefits from wind information for planning and participation. General outdoor activities such as walking and sea use also depend on understanding current and upcoming wind conditions, including potential wind chill.

Near Rosslare

Rosslare is in Co. Wexford, one of 11 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Johnstown Castle (8 km), Waterford Airport EIWF (METAR) (48 km) and Oak Park (75 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Carnsore Wind Farm, about 10 km away.

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