Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 18:00, Wednesday 22 April 2026 until 18:00, Thursday 23 April 2026
Small Craft Warning
Easterly winds will reach force 6 at times on all Irish coasts through the period.
Gale Warning
nil.
Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC
High pressure of 1035hPa over Iceland extends a ridge southeast over Ireland. Low pressure of 976hPa west of Iberia extends a broad complex trough northeast towards Ireland
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Carnsore Point to Valentia to Erris Head
Wind: Southeast force 5 or 6. Later easing southeast force 4 or 5, occasionally force 6.
Weather: Fair.
Visibility: Good.
Forecast for Erris Head to Fair Head to Carnsore Point and for the Irish Sea
Wind: East to southeast force 5 or 6. Later easing easterly force 3 or 4.
Weather: Fair.
Visibility: Good.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Friday 24 April 2026
Moderate to fresh east to southeast winds, occasionally strong in the west and south. Becoming moderate easterly in the east and north Friday morning. Weather: Fair.
Forecast issued at: 18:00, Wednesday 22 April 2026
All times are local unless specified
