Sea Area Forecast

Forecast valid from: 11:00, Friday 16 October 2026 until 12:00, Saturday 17 October 2026

Small Craft Warning

nil

Gale Warning

nil

Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC

High pressure of 1035hPa lies west of Ireland and extends a broad ridge northeast between Iceland and the UK. A weak frontal trough lies over Scotland.

Heavy Swell (>4m) : No

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for Mizen Head to Erris Head to Malin Head

Wind: Northwest force 4 or 5 soon easing force 3 or 4. Later becoming variable force 3 or less.

Weather: Fair with isolated showers.

Visibility: Good.

Forecast for Malin Head to Carnsore Point to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea

Wind: Northwest force 4 or 5. Later becoming northeast force 4 or 5.

Weather: Fair or Fine

Visibility: Good.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Sunday 18 October 2026

Becoming moderate southerly in the west and north and light and variable in the east and south Sunday morning. Becoming moderate northeasterly in the east and south Sunday afternoon. Weather: Fair.

Forecast issued at: 11:00, Friday 16 October 2026

All times are local unless specified