Bol guide
Bol weather and wind, next 7 days
The 7-day forecast for Bol below is refreshed every 30 minutes from MET Norway, with the strongest daytime wind and gusts for each day. In summer the maestral, a north-westerly, usually blows from late morning through the afternoon; bura from the north-east and jugo from the south-east bring the strong winds that can stop catamarans.
7-day forecast
The forecast loads here from our own copy of the MET Norway forecast for Bol. If it does not appear, see the live links under Live wind.
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Wind is the strongest forecast between 08:00 and 20:00; days with gusts of 45 km/h or more are highlighted. Forecast from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
The winds of Bol
Wind shapes a day in Bol more than anything else. Locals name the winds by the direction they blow from:
- Maestral (north-west): the summer wind. It usually builds from late morning, blows through the afternoon and dies down at sunset. It cools the beaches and is the reason Bol is a windsurfing centre.
- Bura (north-east): cold, dry and gusty, mostly in autumn and winter. Strong bura can stop catamarans and sometimes ferries.
- Jugo (south-east): warm and damp, with waves and often rain. It builds over a day or two and makes the sea rough on the south side of Brač.
- Tramontana (north) and levant (east) blow less often; calm mornings are common all year.
Before a windy-day crossing, check the notices on our getting to Bol page and with the operator. Windsurfing schools and rentals are in active Bol.
Live wind and detailed forecasts
Windsurfers and sailors who want hour-by-hour wind from several weather models can use Windguru, which has a forecast for Bol and live readings from wind stations on the beaches:
The weather bar at the top of every page shows Bol now and the next hours.
Questions about the weather in Bol
When is it windy in Bol?
In summer the maestral usually blows from late morning to sunset, strongest in the afternoon. Mornings are mostly calm. Bura and jugo bring the strongest winds, mostly from autumn to spring.
Where does this forecast come from?
From MET Norway, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, refreshed every 30 minutes. For several weather models side by side, use Windguru.
Can wind cancel the catamaran to Bol?
Yes. Strong bura or jugo can stop catamarans, and sometimes car ferries. Check the operator's notices before you travel on a windy day.