Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 18:00, Sunday 06 September 2026 until 18:00, Monday 07 September 2026
Small Craft Warning
1. Southwesterly winds will reach force 6 at times this evening (Sunday) on Irish coasts from Rossan Point to Bloody Foreland to Malin Head. 2. Southwesterly winds will reach force 6 at times tonight (Sunday) on Irish coasts from Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head, extending to all Irish coasts tomorrow (Monday).
Gale Warning
nil
Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC
Ireland lies in a moderate to strong south to southwest airflow generated by a depression of 983hPa centred south of Iceland. Associated weather fronts track eastwards across the country.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head
Wind: Imminent becoming southwest to west force 4 or 5. Soon increasing southwesterly force 5 or 6. Later increasing force 6 or 7, possibly touching gale force 8, north of Slyne Head.
Weather: Scattered outbreaks of rain or showers, becoming widespread and heavier later with the chance of isolated thunderstorms. Some mist patches too.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in precipitation or mist.
Forecast for Malin Head to Carnsore Point to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Imminent decreasing southwest to west force 4 or 5. Soon veering westerly. Later backing southwesterly and increasing force 4 to 6.
Weather: Scattered outbreaks of rain or showers, becoming widespread and heavier later with the chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in precipitation or mist.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Tuesday 08 September 2026
Mostly fresh to strong westerly winds, reaching near gale force and possibly touching gale force over the northern half of the country at times through the period. Weather: Rain, heavy at times, clearing southeastwards with scattered showers following.
Forecast issued at: 18:00, Sunday 06 September 2026
All times are local unless specified
