Wind forecast Wexford today

Wind in Wexford right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Wexford

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 23 km/h (2 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 41 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 12:00. 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 49 km/h (30 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 Wexford

Wexford, or Loch Garman, is a coastal town in County Wexford. The county experiences a mean 10-metre wind speed of roughly 4.5-6 metres per second along its coast, with inland areas seeing around 3.5-5 metres per second. Gusts, which are short, sharp increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed. The prevailing wind direction across County Wexford is south-westerly. Atlantic depressions frequently bring strong winds and gales to Ireland, particularly during winter. The town's coastal location means it is more exposed to these winds than inland areas, and its proximity to the coast influences local wind patterns.

Seasonal pattern

Winter typically brings the strongest winds to Ireland, often from a westerly direction, although the east coast of County Wexford can be partly sheltered from these. Spring can see more easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern for the Irish Sea. During summer, a sea breeze effect can develop on sunny afternoons near the coast, adding 2-4 metres per second to the wind speed and often turning the wind direction onshore. County Wexford is noted as Ireland's sunniest and driest county, which can contribute to the development of these sea breezes. The long east and south coast faces the Irish Sea and Celtic Sea.

Exposure and shelter

As a coastal town, Wexford is generally exposed to winds from the sea. However, local topography and buildings can create areas of shelter or funnelling. Wind speeds are typically higher at greater elevations, such as 10 metres, 80 metres, or 120 metres, compared to ground level. While the county's dominant wind is south-westerly, strong easterly gusts can occur elsewhere in the county, for example at Carnsore Point and Hook Head. The town's immediate surroundings will influence how these broader wind patterns translate to specific locations, with shelter provided by larger structures or terrain.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind information is relevant for various activities in Wexford. For agriculture, particularly tillage which is a key sector in the county, wind speed and direction are critical for spraying and silage timing. The port at Rosslare, a significant economic contributor, relies on accurate wind data for navigation and cargo operations. Fishing, another important sector, is highly dependent on sea conditions influenced by wind. Tourism activities, including those at nearby Curracloe Strand and Rosslare Strand, are affected by wind for comfort and safety. Building and roofing work, as well as general walking and sea uses, also benefit from understanding wind conditions.

Near Wexford

Wexford is in Co. Wexford, one of 11 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Johnstown Castle (5 km), Waterford Airport EIWF (METAR) (46 km) and Oak Park (66 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Richfield Wind Farm, about 13 km away.

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