Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 18:00, Thursday 11 June 2026 until 18:00, Friday 12 June 2026
Small Craft Warning
Southwest to west winds will reach force 6 at times through the period on Irish coasts from Carnsore Point to Slyne Head to Fair Head.
Gale Warning
nil
Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC
A depression of 990hPa centred southwest of Iceland extends a moderate to strong southwest to west airflow over Ireland with associated frontal troughs embedded in the flow.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Carnsore Point to Slyne Head to Fair Head
Wind: Imminent decreasing southwest to west force 4 to 6. Soon increasing force 5 or 6. Later increasing force 6 or 7 north of Slyne Head, but decreasing force 4 or 5 between Roches Point and Loop Head.
Weather: Mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some mist and fog patches too.
Visibility: Often moderate or poor.
Forecast for Fair Head to Howth Head to Carnsore Point and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Southwest to west force 4 to 6.
Weather: Mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some mist and fog patches too.
Visibility: Often moderate or poor.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Saturday 13 June 2026
Moderate to strong westerly winds, reaching near gale force at times on Friday on northern coasts, will ease mostly light to moderate through Saturday, but remaining moderate to strong in northern and northeastern areas. Weather: Becoming cloudy to fair with showers further north. Some mist and fog patches too.
Forecast issued at: 18:00, Thursday 11 June 2026
All times are local unless specified
