Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 06:00, Saturday 03 October 2026 until 06:00, Sunday 04 October 2026
Small Craft Warning
1. Southwest winds will reach force 6 tonight (Saturday night) on Irish coasts from Erris Head to Malin Head to Fair Head.
2. Southwest winds will reach force 6 at times during Sunday on Irish coasts from Valentia to Erris Head to Carlingford Lough.
Gale Warning
nil
Meteorological Situation at 21:00 UTC
High pressure builds in across Ireland from the west. Weak fronts will move in from the northwest later.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Valentia to Erris Head to Carlingford Lough
Wind: Westerly force 4 or 5. Later becoming southwest and gradually increasing force 5 or 6.
Weather: Fine to fair. Some showers for northwest areas.
Visibility: Mostly good.
Forecast for Carlingford Lough to Carnsore Point to Valentia and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Northwesterly or variable force 3 to 5. Force 3 or less imminent. Later, gradually increasing southerly force 3 or 4.
Weather: Fair to fine. Mist or fog patches, mainly for southern areas.
Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in any mist or fog.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 00:00, Sunday 04 October 2026
Fresh to strong southwest winds. Becoming mostly cloudy with patchy rain, drizzle and mist in the west and northwest.
Forecast issued at: 06:00, Saturday 03 October 2026
All times are local unless specified
