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Osmington Wind Forecast

Dorset — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Osmington Wind Outlook

Today in Osmington, wind conditions are blustery — fresh, blustery conditions.

The 14-day wind outlook for Osmington points towards fresh and at times blustery winds across the period as the dominant pattern. Winds are expected to vary from day to day through the fortnight.

Current Wind

Speed

44.3 km/h

Gusts

66.0 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees244°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
47 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
34 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
50 km/h
WSW
Sun
7 Jun
30 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
41 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
42 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
18 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
35 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
57 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
68 km/h
W
Mon
15 Jun
22 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
35 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
36 km/h
SW

Wind & Gust Trend

Across England, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

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 Osmington today?

In Osmington today, wind speeds are around 44 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Osmington 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 Osmington?

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

Why does Osmington 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.