Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 18:00, Thursday 02 July 2026 until 18:00, Friday 03 July 2026
Small Craft Warning
Southwest winds will increase to force 6 at times Friday afternoon on coasts from Slyne Head to Erris Head to Malin Head.
Gale Warning
Nil
Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC
Ireland lies in a mainly moderate to fresh north to northwest airflow with an anticyclone of 1034hPa centred west of the Bay of Biscay and a depression of 1002hPa centred over Scandinavia. A warm front will move in from the Atlantic tomorrow, crossing northern parts of the country.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Slyne Head to Malin Head to Howth Head and for the Irish Sea North of Anglesey
Wind: Mainly westerly force 3 to 5 imminent. Soon backing west to southwest. Furher backing south southwesterly later, and increasing force 5 or 6 between Slyne Head and Malin Head
Weather: Cloudy with light rain, drizzle and mist. More persistent rain or drizzle at times on Friday.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist. Otherwise good. Becoming generally moderate or poor tomorrow.
Forecast for Howth Head to Roches Point to Slyne Head and for the Irish Sea South of Anglesey
Wind: Westerly or variable force 2 to 4. Later becoming southwest force 4 or 5.
Weather: Cloudy to fair. Isolated drizzle and mist later.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist. Otherwise good.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Saturday 04 July 2026
Moderate to strong southwest winds. Weather: Cloudy to fair with light rain, drizzle and mist, especially in the north and west
Forecast issued at: 18:00, Thursday 02 July 2026
All times are local unless specified
