Scotland

Broughty Ferry Wind Forecast

Dundee City — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Broughty Ferry Wind Outlook

Broughty Ferry today sees still conditions, barely a breath of wind.

The forecast for winds in Broughty Ferry over the next 14 days centres on calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

6.5 km/h

Gusts

8.6 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees261°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
28 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
29 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
35 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
29 km/h
SE
Tue
9 Jun
24 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
42 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Fri
12 Jun
11 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
11 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
14 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
39 km/h
WSW
Wed
17 Jun
17 km/h
SSE

Wind & Gust Trend

Across Scotland, 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 Broughty Ferry today?

In Broughty Ferry 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 Broughty Ferry 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 Broughty Ferry?

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

Why does Broughty Ferry 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.