Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 06:00, Sunday 19 July 2026 until 06:00, Monday 20 July 2026
Small Craft Warning
Nil
Gale Warning
Nil
Meteorological Situation at 03:00 UTC
An anticyclone of 1034hPa, centred approximately 450 nautical miles west of Erris Head, generates a mostly moderate to fresh northerly airflow over Ireland.
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Mizen Head to Erris Head to Fair Head
Wind: Northerly force 4 or 5. Soon increasing force 6 at times in the west and southwest. Later decreasing force 3 to 5.
Weather: Mostly fair but cloudy to fair in the north and northwest.
Visibility: Good.
Forecast for Fair Head to Wicklow Head to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Northerly or variable force 3 to 5. Later increasing force 6 at times in the North Channel.
Weather: Fair or fine.
Visibility: Good.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 06:00, Tuesday 21 July 2026
Mostly light to moderate northerly or variable winds in the south, mostly moderate to fresh northerly winds elsewhere. Weather: Cloudy to fair but mostly cloudy in the north and west with drizzle and mist at times.
Forecast issued at: 06:00, Sunday 19 July 2026
All times are local unless specified
