Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 06:00, Sunday 02 November 2025 until 06:00, Monday 03 November 2025
Small Craft Warning
West to southwest winds will reach force 6 on Irish coasts from Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Fair Head, extending to all remaining coasts during Sunday.
Gale Warning
Nil
Atlantic Swell
Developing on southwestern, western and northwestern coasts on Sunday.
Meteorological Situation at 03:00 UTC
A depression of 970hPa centred south of Iceland maintains a fresh to strong southwesterly airflow over Ireland. Active weather fronts will cross the country from the Atlantic from early this evening.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Carnsore Point to Slyne Head to Fair Head
Wind: West to southwest force 5 to 7. Soon increasing southwest force 6 or 7 and gusty.
Weather: Fair spells and isolated showers - mainly in Atlantic areas. Rain and drizzle soon, heaviest for Atlantic areas. Some mist too.
Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Fair Head to Howth Head to Carnsore Point and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Westerly force 4 to 5. Soon increasing southwest force 5 or 6. Further increasing force 6 or 7 by the end of the period.
Weather: Fair spells and isolated showers - mainly in Atlantic areas. Rain and drizzle soon, heaviest for Atlantic areas. Some mist too.
Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 06:00, Tuesday 04 November 2025
Strong to near gale force southwest winds, occasionally reaching gale force. Weather: Rain and drizzle, heavy at times.
Forecast issued at: 06:00, Sunday 02 November 2025
All times are local unless specified
