Scotland

Oldshore Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Oldshore Wind Outlook

The wind in Oldshore today is running fresh, with lively winds, especially across exposed ground.

Looking at the fortnight as a whole, Oldshore is in for fresh and at times blustery winds across the period. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

15.8 km/h

Gusts

22.0 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees235°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
26 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
35 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
41 km/h
NNE
Mon
8 Jun
29 km/h
NNE
Tue
9 Jun
33 km/h
SW
Wed
10 Jun
65 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
52 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
17 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
41 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
44 km/h
SW
Tue
16 Jun
55 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
18 km/h
NW

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 Oldshore today?

In Oldshore today, wind speeds are around 16 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Oldshore 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 Oldshore?

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

Why does Oldshore 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.