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Porthcurno Wind Forecast

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Porthcurno Wind Outlook

Porthcurno is experiencing strong winds today, strong winds that could cause minor disruption.

The 14-day wind signal for Porthcurno shows strong winds on several days, with the potential for disruption at times across the period. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

51.8 km/h

Gusts

76.2 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees261°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
54 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
56 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
64 km/h
WNW
Sun
7 Jun
37 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
51 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
39 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
50 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
53 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
44 km/h
W
Sat
13 Jun
68 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
55 km/h
WNW
Mon
15 Jun
30 km/h
NW
Tue
16 Jun
42 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
41 km/h
W

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Porthcurno. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

How to interpret confidence

For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.

Background guides

Glossary support

Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Pressure Gradient, Isobar, Gust, Wind Direction, Depression, and Anticyclone.

FAQ

How windy is Porthcurno today?

In Porthcurno today, wind speeds are around 52 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Porthcurno today?

Gusts are brief peaks above the sustained wind. Use the wind panel to compare sustained speed versus gust potential through the day.

What wind direction is forecast for Porthcurno?

Wind direction can shift with passing systems. The wind section shows direction and changes over time, which can affect feel and exposure.

Why does Porthcurno feel windier at times?

Wind is driven by pressure differences. Stronger gradients and showery/frontal weather typically produce more frequent gusts.

What is the difference between wind and gusts?

Wind is the sustained speed; gusts are short-lived surges that can be significantly higher, particularly in unstable or frontal conditions.