Sea Area Forecast

Forecast valid from: 12:00, Wednesday 15 January 2025 until 12:00, Thursday 16 January 2025

Small Craft Warning

South or southwest winds will reach force 6 or higher today on Irish coasts from Valentia to Erris Head to Malin Head.

Gale Warning

Nil

Atlantic Swell

On Atlantic Coasts

Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC

High pressure of 1036hpa lies south of Ireland and remains slow moving. A large stationary front lies west of Ireland.

Small Craft Warning: In effect

Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Mizen Head to Erris Head to Fair Head.

Wind: Southwest force 5 or 6, occasionally force 7.

Weather: Cloudy.

Visibility: Good.

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Fair Head to Carnsore Point to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea.

Wind: Southwest force 4 or 5, occasionally force 6.

Weather: Fair.

Visibility: Good.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Friday 17 January 2025

Fresh to strong southwest winds. Easing moderate to fresh in the east and south Friday morning. Weather: Cloudy to fair with patchy rain in the west.

Forecast issued at: 12:00, Wednesday 15 January 2025

All times are local unless specified