Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 23:00, Sunday 09 August 2026 until 00:00, Tuesday 11 August 2026
Small Craft Warning
Nil
Gale Warning
Nil
Meteorological Situation at 21:00 UTC
Ireland lies in a mostly moderate northwesterly airflow, generated by a depression of 996hPa, west of Norway. An associated cold front, over the southeast of Ireland, clears southeastwards, and an area of high pressure will build over the country, tonight and on Monday.
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Malin Head to Howth Head to Hook Head and for the Irish Sea
Wind: North or northwest force 4 or 5, decreasing force 3 or 4 imminent. Soon becoming variable force 2 to 4.
Weather: Cloudy to fair imminent, apart from isolated light showers
Visibility: Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in any showers.
Forecast for Hook Head to Loop Head to Malin Head
Wind: North to northwest force 3 or 4, decreasing variable force 3 or less imminent. Later becoming southeast or variable force 3 or 4.
Weather: Cloudy to fair, apart from isolated light showers.
Visibility: Mostly good, decreasing moderate or poor in any showers.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 00:00, Wednesday 12 August 2026
Moderate to fresh, occasionally strong, south to southeast winds on Atlantic coasts. Mostly light to moderate southeast or variable winds elsewhere. Cloudy to fair, with occasional patches of rain or drizzle developing in the west.
Forecast issued at: 23:00, Sunday 09 August 2026
All times are local unless specified
