Useful links
Below is a selection of sites which will assist you in deciding what the weather will do where you are. We do not make any claim for the accuracy of their forecasts or supplied weather data.
Make sure that you don't only check the wind but also the tides
Irish Weather Online described as a website by weather enthusiasts for weather enthusiasts, the site features a daily long range weather forecast from climatologist Peter O’Donnell, the latest news relating to the weather and climate in Ireland, and weather related video and imagery
The Marine Institute maintains a series of marine data buoys around the Irish coast. The observations from the buoys are available on their site
PredictWind combines sophisticated wind weather prediction technology with local topography maps to create the highest resolution marine forecast available for over 20,000 locations around the world. This is a subscription service but a free trial is available
WindGuru delivers forecasts for more than 80 spots around Ireland
From Norway ‘YR’ has weather information for 6.3 million places around the globe. Click on the location you need for a detailed forecast.
Met Éireann is the Irish National Meteorological Service. It is the leading provider of weather information and related services for Ireland
Sat24.com provides real time satellite images. The images provide an excellent view on the clouds in the sky and an indication of the meteo weather over the European continent. The website provides for a specific zoom for the UK & Ireland
Windfinder.com provides wind, waves & weather worldwide and in real time as well as weather maps, webcams, weather stations, tide calendars, an address directory, weather widgets, mobile weather and news to mainly windsurfers, kitesurfers, surfers and sailors. Windfinder is available online and by using smart phone Apps on iPhone and Android platforms
XC Weather is a wind map for the British Isles
DL Harbour Company website gives current weather data for Dublin Bay
Meteox.com shows up to date cloud and rainfall radar for Europe