Northern Ireland

Ballydarrog Wind Forecast

Causeway Coast and Glens — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Ballydarrog Wind Outlook

In Ballydarrog today, winds are gentle, with a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

Looking at the fortnight as a whole, Ballydarrog is in for gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Exposed locations — including hilltops, coastal headlands and open farmland — will see the strongest gusts.

Current Wind

Speed

17.6 km/h

Gusts

20.3 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees225°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
20 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
20 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
24 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
20 km/h
E
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
18 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
32 km/h
ESE
Sun
14 Jun
27 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
27 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
SSW
Thu
18 Jun
19 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Across Northern Ireland, 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 Ballydarrog today?

In Ballydarrog today, wind speeds are around 18 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Ballydarrog 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 Ballydarrog?

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

Why does Ballydarrog 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.