Scotland

Swiney Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Swiney Wind Outlook

In Swiney today, the wind is very light; barely a breath of wind.

The extended wind forecast for Swiney is characterised by calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight through the fortnight. Some periods of particularly gusty conditions are possible if Atlantic low-pressure systems deepen.

Current Wind

Speed

7.9 km/h

Gusts

12.7 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees295°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
18 km/h
SSW
Fri
5 Jun
34 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
37 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
17 km/h
NNE
Tue
9 Jun
29 km/h
WNW
Wed
10 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
34 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
25 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
14 km/h
SE
Mon
15 Jun
23 km/h
SE
Tue
16 Jun
33 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
22 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Swiney.

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 Swiney today?

In Swiney today, wind speeds are around 8 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Swiney 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 Swiney?

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

Why does Swiney 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.