Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 00:00, Tuesday 10 February 2026 until 00:00, Wednesday 11 February 2026
Small Craft Warning
1. Easterly winds will reach force 6 from this afternoon (Tuesday) on Irish coasts from Bloody Foreland to Malin Head to Fair Head.
2. Southwesterly winds will reach force 6 at times on Tuesday night on Irish coasts from Dungarvan to Mizen Head to Loop Head.
Gale Warning
Nil.
Atlantic Swell
At times in the southwest.
Meteorological Situation at 21:00 UTC
A broad area of low pressure over the mid-Atlantic extends a trough over Ireland, with the country lying in a mostly moderate to fresh east to southeast airflow. An occluded weather front lies over the north of the country.
Gale Warning: In effect
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for Carnsore Point to Mizen Head to Slyne Head
Wind: Imminent becoming southeasterly force 3 to 5. Soon veering southwesterly force 4 or 5. Later increasing force 5 or 6 between Dungarvan and Loop Head.
Weather: Cloudy with rain imminent, soon clearing northeastwards with scattered showers following. Some mist and fog patches.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in precipitation or mist and fog, otherwise good.
Forecast for Slyne Head to Fair Head to Carnsore Point and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Imminent becoming southeasterly force 4 or 5, possibly touching force 6 at times. Later becoming easterly and increasing force 5 or 6 between Bloody Foreland and Fair head, but becoming southwesterly force 3 or 4 south of Howth Head.
Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some mist and fog patches.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in precipitation or mist and fog, otherwise good.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 00:00, Thursday 12 February 2026
Moderate to strong southwesterly winds in the southeast, south and southwest will veer northwesterly later on Wednesday. Moderate to strong east to northeast winds elsewhere. Weather: Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and showers. Some mist and fog too.Â
Forecast issued at: 00:00, Tuesday 10 February 2026
All times are local unless specified
