There are other local effects that can cause the weather to vary from the forecast. For example, on bright summer days when the wind is light in the morning, there’s a good chance of a sea breeze later on in the day. A sea breeze is a thermal wind generated by the temperature difference between the land and the sea. As the land warms up throughout the day, warm air rises up from the land. This air is replaced by cooler air drawn off the sea which may generate a brisk onshore wind, either in the same or a different direction to that forecast. This effect tends to peak by mid-afternoon and can reach a good Force 4.
The presence of strong sunshine is not a guarantee of a sea breeze, as even a light local wind can sometimes destroy this effect. A tell-tale sign that a sea breeze is on its way is the formation of light, fluffy clouds over the coast. This means that hot air is rising and condensing.