Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 11:25, Friday 22 May 2026 until 12:00, Saturday 23 May 2026
Small Craft Warning
South to southwest winds will reach force 6 at times today (Friday) and early tonight on Irish coasts from Valentia to Erris Head to Malin Head.
Gale Warning
Nil.
Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC
A depression of 992 hPa southeast of Greenland generates a moderate to fresh southerly airflow over Ireland. Associated fronts move eastward over the country.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : No
Forecast for Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head
Wind: South to southwest force 4 to 6.
Weather: Cloudy with showery rain and patches of mist. Later cloudy or fair.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist. Otherwise good.
Forecast for Malin Head to Howth Head to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Southerly force 4 or 5, occasionally reaching force 6 on the Irish Sea. Soon decreasing south to southwest force 3 to 5.
Weather: Mainly cloudy with occasional showery rain. Later cloudy or fair. Areas of mist and fog.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation, mist and fog. Otherwise good.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Sunday 24 May 2026
Fresh to strong southerly winds in the west and northwest. Light to moderate south to southwest or variable winds elsewhere, occasionally fresh in the east and northeast. Weather: Cloudy or fair. Isolated light rain possible in the west and northwest. Areas of mist and fog.
Forecast issued at: 11:25, Friday 22 May 2026
All times are local unless specified
