Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 06:00, Thursday 26 March 2026 until 06:00, Friday 27 March 2026
Small Craft Warning
Southwest winds will reach force 6 or higher at times today on Irish coastal waters from Valentia to Slyne Head to Malin Head.
Gale Warning
Nil.
Atlantic Swell
On Atlantic coasts for a time today (Thursday), easing this evening. Developing again on Atlantic coasts Friday morning.
Meteorological Situation at 03:00 UTC
A ridge of high pressure with a centre value of 1034hPa, generates a moderate to fresh west to north-west airflow over Ireland.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for Loop Head to Bloody Foreland to Fair Head
Wind: West force 3 or 4, backing southwest force 4 to 6 imminent. Later veering northwesterly force 4 or 5.
Weather: Cloudy with rain and drizzle. Mist patches also.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in all precipitation and mist.
Forecast for Fair Head to Wicklow Head to Loop Head and for the Irish Sea
Wind: North to northwest force 3 or 4, occasionally force 5 between Wicklow Head and Roches Point. Backing west force 3 or 4 imminent. Soon increasing southwest force 4 or 5. Veering northwest between Valentia and Loop Head by the end of the period.
Weather: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, turning more persistent later. Mist patches also.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in all precipitation and mist.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 06:00, Saturday 28 March 2026
Moderate to fresh westerly winds will increase strong to gale force on west and north coasts from Friday. Strong and gusty west to northwest winds will extend to all coasts on Saturday morning. Weather: Cloudy to fair with rain and drizzle clearing southeastwards, and scattered showers developing behind.
Forecast issued at: 06:00, Thursday 26 March 2026
All times are local unless specified
