Réamhaisnéis limistear na farraige
Forecast valid from: 18:00, Sunday 12 April 2026 until 18:00, Monday 13 April 2026
Small Craft Warning
Southwest winds will reach force 6 today (Sunday) on Irish coasts from Erris Head to Malin Head to Fair Head.
Gale Warning
nil
Atlantic Swell
On southwestern, western and northern coasts today (Sunday) and tonight (Sunday night)
Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC
Ireland lies in an unstable mostly moderate to strong southwest to west airflow generated by a slow-moving and filling depression of 982hPa centred between Scotland and Iceland.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for Erris Head to Malin Head to Fair Head
Wind: Imminent decreasing southwesterly force 4 to 6 and gusty. Soon decreasing south to southwest force 4 or 5 and gusty.
Weather: Fair with scattered showers, some heavy with a chance of hail or isolated thunderstorms.
Visibility: Mostly good, reducing moderate or poor in showers.
Forecast for Fair Head to Roches Point to Erris Head and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Southwest to west force 3 to 5 and gusty. Soon decreasing south to southwest force 2 to 4. Increasing southerly force 3 to 5 by the end of the period.
Weather: Fair with scattered showers, some heavy with a chance of hail or isolated thunderstorms. Showers soon becoming isolated. Becoming cloudy in the southwest by the end of the period.
Visibility: Mostly good, reducing moderate or poor in showers.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Tuesday 14 April 2026
Mostly moderate south to southwest winds at first. Gradually backing southeasterly and increasing fresh to strong, possibly reaching near gale force at times, through Monday evening and night. Starting to veer southwesterly on Tuesday afternoon. Weather: Cloud in the southwest spreading northeastwards across the country through the night, with outbreaks of rain, drizzle, and mist following.
Forecast issued at: 18:00, Sunday 12 April 2026
All times are local unless specified
