Scotland

Cove Wind Forecast

Argyll and Bute — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Cove Wind Outlook

Today in Cove, the wind picture is one of gentle conditions, with a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

The 14-day wind outlook for Cove points towards gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption as the dominant pattern. Confidence in the precise wind speeds beyond day five decreases in line with extended forecast uncertainty.

Current Wind

Speed

6.8 km/h

Gusts

8.1 km/h

Direction

NW
Degrees311°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Fri
5 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
17 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
24 km/h
W
Mon
8 Jun
23 km/h
NW
Tue
9 Jun
20 km/h
SW
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Fri
12 Jun
11 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
16 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
19 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
12 km/h
WSW
Tue
16 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
17 Jun
9 km/h
W

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Cove. 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 Cove today?

In Cove today, wind speeds are around 7 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Cove 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 Cove?

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

Why does Cove 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.