Sea Area Forecast

Forecast valid from: 11:30, Thursday 11 June 2026 until 12:00, Friday 12 June 2026

Small Craft Warning

Southwest to west winds will reach force 6 or higher on Irish coasts from Carnsore Point to Valentia to Malin Head.

Gale Warning

nil

Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC

Low Pressure of 989hPa centred to the southwest of Iceland extends a strong southwesterly air-flow over Ireland. Frontal troughs are embedded in the flow.

Small Craft Warning: In effect

Heavy Swell (>4m) : No

Wave Height Forecast

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

Wind: Southwest force 5 or 6. Becoming southwest to west force 5 or 6 imminent.

Weather: Mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some areas of mist and fog.

Visibility: Often moderate or poor.

Forecast for Carnsore Point to Erris Head to Malin Head

Wind: Southwest to west force 5 to 7.

Weather: Mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some areas of mist and fog.

Visibility: Often moderate or poor.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Saturday 13 June 2026

Fresh to strong westerly winds, reaching near gale force for a time later Friday for northern coasts. Patchy outbreaks of drizzle and mist.

Forecast issued at: 11:30, Thursday 11 June 2026

All times are local unless specified