Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 12:00, Saturday 21 February 2026 until 12:00, Sunday 22 February 2026
Small Craft Warning
Southwest to south winds will reach force 6 or higher at times on all Irish coasts through the period.
Gale Warning
Nil
Atlantic Swell
On Atlantic coasts
Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC
A fresh to strong southwesterly airflow covers Ireland, which is situated in a mild, humid warm sector. A cold front approaches from the west and will move across the country this afternoon and evening.
Gale Warning: In effect
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for Mizen Head to Erris Head to Fair Head
Wind: Southwest force 5 to 7, soon decreasing force 4 to 6, later increasing force 5 to 7
Weather: Rain, drizzle and mist today, clearing early tonight with showers following
Visibility: Moderate or poor in rain, drizzle and mist, increasing good, but decreasing moderate or poor in showers.
Forecast for Fair Head to Carnsore Point to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea
Wind: South to southwest force 5 to 7, later decreasing southwest force 4 to 6, backing south to southwest towards the end of the period.
Weather: Rain, drizzle and mist today, clearing tonight. Showers developing on Sunday
Visibility: Moderate or poor in rain, drizzle and mist, increasing good, but decreasing moderate or poor in showers.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Monday 23 February 2026
Fresh to strong west to southwest winds, reaching near gale force at times in the west and northwest, backing fresh to strong southerly on Monday morning. Showers continuing and dying out through Sunday night. Rain spreading from the southwest on Monday morning.
Forecast issued at: 12:00, Saturday 21 February 2026
All times are local unless specified
