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Swafield Wind Forecast

Norfolk — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Swafield Wind Outlook

Across Swafield today, a very light wind is in evidence, negligible wind.

The 14-day wind outlook for Swafield points towards calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight as the dominant pattern. Night-time winds may be lighter on calmer days, with the wind picking up again through the morning.

Current Wind

Speed

32.0 km/h

Gusts

48.7 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees236°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
37 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
33 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
34 km/h
S
Tue
9 Jun
21 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
18 km/h
ESE
Fri
12 Jun
18 km/h
E
Sat
13 Jun
21 km/h
ESE
Sun
14 Jun
22 km/h
SE
Mon
15 Jun
17 km/h
ESE
Tue
16 Jun
16 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
28 km/h
N

Wind & Gust Trend

When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.

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 Swafield today?

In Swafield today, wind speeds are around 32 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Swafield 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 Swafield?

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

Why does Swafield 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.