Wind forecast Skerries today

Wind in Skerries right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Skerries

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 11 and 27 km/h (7 to 17 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 mph) at Sun 14:00. 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 Thu 8/10 with gusts to 51 km/h (32 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, 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 Skerries

Skerries, or Na Sceirí, is a coastal town in County Dublin. The wind here is influenced by its position on the east coast of Ireland. While generally sheltered from the strongest Atlantic winds, Skerries experiences distinct wind patterns. County Dublin's coastal areas typically see mean 10-meter wind speeds of approximately 4.5-6 m/s. Gusts, which are short, sharp increases in wind speed, will frequently exceed this mean. The proximity to the Irish Sea means that sea breezes are a notable feature, particularly during warmer months. These can significantly alter both wind speed and direction, often bringing the wind onshore. Winter often brings westerly gales to Ireland, but the east coast, including Skerries, receives some shelter from these.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind patterns in Skerries reflect those of County Dublin. Winter is typically characterised by stronger winds, often associated with westerly gales, though the east coast offers some degree of shelter. Spring can bring easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern of the Irish Sea. Summer is notable for the development of sea breezes, which are a common phenomenon along the coast. These sea breezes can increase wind speeds by 2-4 m/s on summer afternoons near the coast and shift the wind direction to be onshore. This contrasts with inland areas where wind speeds are generally lower, around 3.5-5 m/s, and less influenced by sea breezes.

Exposure and shelter

Skerries' coastal location means it is directly exposed to winds arriving from the Irish Sea. The town's exposure will vary depending on the specific direction of the wind and local topography. While the east coast provides shelter from the prevailing westerly winds that affect much of Ireland, easterly winds can directly impact Skerries. The presence of Skerries South Strand and Skerries Harbour indicates open coastal areas where wind flow is relatively unobstructed. Shelter can be found in the lee of buildings or other structures within the town. The overall wind climate for County Dublin suggests that coastal areas are generally windier than inland locations, and Skerries aligns with this pattern.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in and around Skerries. For the tourism sector, wind data assists in planning outdoor activities, particularly those involving the sea. Building and roofing work requires wind awareness for safety and material handling. For sea users at Skerries Harbour or Skerries South Strand, understanding wind speed and direction is crucial for navigation and safety. While farming is not a dominant sector in County Dublin, wind forecasts are generally important for activities like spraying and timing silage. The county's economy also includes finance & tech, aviation, and ports, which, while not directly in Skerries, rely on regional wind data for operational planning.

Near Skerries

Skerries is in Co. Dublin, one of 28 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dublin Airport (19 km), Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (21 km) and Phoenix Park (29 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 82 km away.

Nearest spots

Questions about wind in Skerries

Go deeper

Set your own limit and watch the odds at the live instrument for Skerries, or read how the numbers above are made.