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Forecast valid from: 17:00, Sunday 13 September 2026 until 18:00, Monday 14 September 2026

Small Craft Warning

South to southwest winds will reach force 6 from early on Monday on Irish coasts from Roches Point to Slyne Head to Malin Head, extending to remaining sea areas later in the day.

Gale Warning

Nil

Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC

A transient ridge of high pressure generates a light to moderate southerly airflow across Ireland. Low pressure, close to Iceland, will steer in its associated fronts during Monday, along with a strengthening flow.

Small Craft Warning: In effect

Heavy Swell (>4m) : No

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for Roches Point to Slyne Head to Malin Head

Wind: Southwesterly mainly force 3 to 4. Soon increasing force 4 or 5. Later increasing force 5 or 6 and gusty.

Weather: Cloudy. Rain and drizzle later, heavy in places. Areas of mist and fog throughout.

Visibility: Mostly good; decreasing moderate or poor later.

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

Wind: Southerly or variable force 2 to 4. Soon increasing force 3 or 4. Later increasing force 4 or 5.

Weather: Cloudy to fair. Mist and fog for southern areas. Rain towards the end of the period.

Visibility: Mostly good; decreasing moderate or poor in precipitation, mist or fog.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Tuesday 15 September 2026

Mostly fresh, locally strong, southwest winds will veer west to northwest, strengthening again later Tuesday. Rain clearing into the Irish Sea with showery troughs following in the flow.

Forecast issued at: 17:00, Sunday 13 September 2026

All times are local unless specified