Réamhaisnéis limistear na farraige

Forecast valid from: 06:00, Sunday 12 July 2026 until 06:00, Monday 13 July 2026

Small Craft Warning

1. Easterly winds will reach force 6 at times on Sunday morning and afternoon on coasts from Roches Point to Mizen Head to Valentia, and on Sunday evening on coasts from Carlingford Lough to Howth Head to Wicklow Head.

2. Northeast to east winds will increase force 6 on Monday morning on coasts from Wicklow Head to Hook Head to Mizen Head.

Gale Warning

Nil

Meteorological Situation at 03:00 UTC

Ireland lies in a moderate to fresh northeasterly airflow, with an anticyclone of 1033hpa, centred to the north of Ireland. A weak weather front, slow moving over the north of the country, will move away this morning as the airflow becomes easterly.

Small Craft Warning: In effect

Heavy Swell (>4m) : No

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for Valentia to Erris Head to Malin Head

Wind: Northeasterly force 4 or 5. Soon decreasing force 3 or 4, occasionally force 5. Later veering easterly.

Weather: Mostly fair, with patches of mist.

Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in mist.

Forecast for Malin Head to Howth Head to Valentia and for the Irish Sea

Wind: Northeasterly force 4 or 5, occasionally force 6. Later increasing force 5 or 6 between Carnsore Point and Valentia.

Weather: Mostly fair, with isolated patches of mist.

Visibility: Good, decreasing moderate or poor in any mist.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 06:00, Tuesday 14 July 2026

Mostly moderate to fresh, occasionally strong, northeast to east winds, reaching strong to near gale force in the south for a time on Monday morning and afternoon. Weather: Mostly fair or fine, with isolated mist.

Forecast issued at: 06:00, Sunday 12 July 2026

All times are local unless specified