Lakes in Ireland - 10 Day Forecast

Inland lakes forecast issued at: 0530 Wednesday 01 July 2026

Meteorological Situation at 0300

A mostly light to moderate northwest to west airflow covers Ireland, generated by a temporary ridge of high pressure. Fronts associated with a depression of 1009hPa, centred approximately 500 nautical miles west of Erris Head, are approaching.

SURFACE ANALYSIS

Forecast for Lough Derg until nightfall today:

Wind:

West to southwest force 2 or 3, increasing south or southwest force 3 or 4 this morning. Further increasing southwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty this afternoon.

Weather:

Mostly cloudy with rain and drizzle developing at times. Mist patches too.

Visibility:

Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwest to west force 4 or 5, decreasing west to northwest force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Light to moderate west or northwest breezes. Weather: Cloudy to fair with chance of an isolated shower.

Forecast for Lough Ree until nightfall today:

Wind:

West to southwest force 2 or 3, increasing south or southwest force 3 or 4 this morning. Further increasing southwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty this afternoon.

Weather:

Mostly cloudy with rain and drizzle developing at times. Mist patches too.

Visibility:

Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwest to west force 4 or 5, decreasing west to northwest force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Light to moderate west or northwest breezes. Weather: Cloudy to fair with chance of an isolated shower.

Forecast for Lough Corrib and Lough Mask until nightfall today:

Wind:

West to southwest force 2 or 3, increasing south or southwest force 3 or 4 this morning. Further increasing southwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty this afternoon.

Weather:

Mostly cloudy with rain and drizzle developing at times. Mist patches too.

Visibility:

Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwest to west force 4 or 5, decreasing west to northwest force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Light to moderate west or northwest breezes. Weather: Cloudy to fair with chance of an isolated shower.

Forecast for Lough Key and Lough Allen until nightfall today:

Wind:

West to southwest force 2 or 3, increasing south or southwest force 3 or 4 this morning. Further increasing southwesterly force 4 or 5 and gusty this afternoon.

Weather:

Mostly cloudy with rain and drizzle developing at times. Mist patches too.

Visibility:

Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.

Winds Overnight:

Southwest to west force 4 or 5, decreasing west to northwest force 3 or 4.

Outlook:

Light to moderate west or northwest breezes. Weather: Cloudy to fair with chance of an isolated shower.