Sea Area Forecast

Forecast valid from: 18:00, Saturday 18 July 2026 until 18:00, Sunday 19 July 2026

Small Craft Warning

nil

Gale Warning

nil

Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC

An anticyclone of 1034hPa centred to the west of Ireland extends a ridge of high pressure eastwards over the country, together with a mostly moderate to fresh northerly airflow.

Heavy Swell (>4m) : No

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for Mizen Head to Erris Head to Fair Head

Wind: Northerly 4 or 5. Soon becoming north to northeast. Later becoming northerly force 3 to 5.

Weather: Mostly fair but cloudy to fair in the northwest and north.

Visibility: Good.

Forecast for Fair Head to Carnsore Point to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea

Wind: Northerly force 3 to 5. Later decreasing north to northeast or variable force 2 to 4.

Weather: Fair.

Visibility: Good.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Monday 20 July 2026

Light to fresh and mostly northerly winds. Weather: Mostly fair but cloudier in the west and north.

Forecast issued at: 18:00, Saturday 18 July 2026

All times are local unless specified