Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 06:00, Tuesday 10 February 2026 until 06:00, Wednesday 11 February 2026
Small Craft Warning
1. Easterly winds will reach force 6 at times from this afternoon (Tuesday) on Irish coasts from Bloody Foreland to Fair Head to Belfast Lough. 2. Southwesterly winds will reach force 6 at times tonight (Tuesday night) on Irish coasts from Carnsore Point to Valentia to Loop Head.
Gale Warning
Nil.
Atlantic Swell
At times in the southwest.
Meteorological Situation at 03:00 UTC
A broad and complex area of low pressure lies over the Atlantic, with an associated weather front approaching the southwest coast of Ireland. The country lies in a mostly moderate to fresh southeasterly airflow.
Gale Warning: In effect
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for Slyne Head to Malin Head to Howth Head and for the North Irish Sea
Wind: Southeast to east force 4 or 5, occasionally reaching force 6. Soon increasing force 5 or 6 between Bloody Foreland and Belfast Lough.
Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some mist and fog patches.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in precipitation or mist and fog, otherwise good.
Forecast for Howth Head to Mizen Head to Slyne Head and for the South Irish Sea
Wind: Southeasterly force 3 to 5. Imminent veering southwesterly west of Carnsore Point. Soon becoming southwesterly everywhere. Later increasing force 5 or 6 between Wicklow Head and Loop Head and reaching force 7 between Roches Point and Valentia.
Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle clearing northeastwards followed by scattered showers. Some mist and fog patches.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in precipitation or mist and fog, otherwise good.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 06:00, Thursday 12 February 2026
Mostly moderate to strong southwesterly winds over the southern half of the country will decrease light to moderate through Wednesday, before increasing moderate to strong again on Wednesday night. Mostly moderate to strong easterly winds in northern parts. Light to moderate variable winds elsewhere. Weather: Mostly cloudy with showers or more persistent outbreaks of rain. Some mist and fog too.
Forecast issued at: 06:00, Tuesday 10 February 2026
All times are local unless specified
