Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 06:00, Tuesday 15 September 2026 until 06:00, Wednesday 16 September 2026
Small Craft Warning
West to northwest winds will reach force 6 at times during Tuesday on Irish coasts from Hook Head to Slyne Head to Fair Head.
Gale Warning
nil
Meteorological Situation at 03:00 UTC
A complex area of low pressure moves towards Scandinavia, and extends a fresh to strong westerly airflow across Ireland. Showery troughs remain embedded in the flow.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Hook Head to Slyne Head to Fair Head
Wind: Northwest force 5 or 6 and gusty at times. Later backing west and gradually decreasing force 3 or 4.
Weather: Fair to cloudy with scattered heavy showers. Some rain, drizzle and mist later.
Visibility: Mostly good.
Forecast for Fair Head to Howth Head to Hook Head and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Westerly force 4 to 5, locally force 6 on the Irish Sea. Soon veering northwest.
Weather: Mostly fair with scattered showers. Patches of drizzle and mist later.
Visibility: Mostly good.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 06:00, Thursday 17 September 2026
West to southwest, will strengthen again in Atlantic areas. Fair to cloudy with isolated showers. Rain, drizzle and mist in Atlantic areas during Wednesday will extend eastwards Wednesday night.
Forecast issued at: 06:00, Tuesday 15 September 2026
All times are local unless specified
