Strangford lough: weather statistics and wind history

54.4794° N, 5.5849° W
16.10.2026
  • Good kite forecast: wind 7.6 m/s, gusts 10.8 m/s, no major model differences
  • Significant gusts forecast (10.8 m/s)
  • Wetsuit required (14.0°C)
  • Unlikely breeze — 3% probability
17.10.2026
  • Good kite forecast: wind 5.8 m/s, gusts 8.1 m/s, no major model differences
  • Light wind – experience required (5.8 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (8.1 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.9°C)
  • Moderate breeze chance — 62% probability
18.10.2026
  • Wind too light – not suitable (2.1 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.9°C)
  • Moderate breeze chance — 73% probability
19.10.2026
  • Good kite forecast: wind 7.0 m/s, gusts 10.3 m/s, no major model differences
  • Significant gusts forecast (10.3 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.8°C)
  • Unlikely breeze — 19% probability
20.10.2026
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Significant gusts forecast (10.4 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.7°C)
  • Unlikely breeze — 3% probability
21.10.2026
  • Heavy rain – dangerous conditions possible (>2)
  • Significant gusts forecast (13.3 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.6°C)
  • Unlikely breeze — 0% probability
22.10.2026
  • Heavy rain – dangerous conditions possible (>2)
  • Significant gusts forecast (13.5 m/s)
  • Low water temp – risk of hypothermia (13.5°C)
  • Unlikely breeze — 0% probability
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