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Forecast valid from: 06:00, Saturday 03 October 2026 until 06:00, Sunday 04 October 2026

Small Craft Warning

1. Southwest winds will reach force 6 tonight (Saturday night) on Irish coasts from Erris Head to Malin Head to Fair Head.

2. Southwest winds will reach force 6 at times during Sunday on Irish coasts from Valentia to Erris Head to Carlingford Lough.

Gale Warning

nil

Meteorological Situation at 21:00 UTC

High pressure builds in across Ireland from the west. Weak fronts will move in from the northwest later.

Small Craft Warning: In effect

Heavy Swell (>4m) : No

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for Valentia to Erris Head to Carlingford Lough

Wind: Westerly force 4 or 5. Later becoming southwest and gradually increasing force 5 or 6.

Weather: Fine to fair. Some showers for northwest areas. Patchy drizzle and mist later.

Visibility: Mostly good.

Forecast for Carlingford Lough to Carnsore Point to Valentia and for the Irish Sea

Wind: Variable force 3 or less. Soon, gradually increasing southerly force 3 or 4.

Weather: Fair to fine. Mist or fog patches, mainly for southern areas.

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

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 00:00, Sunday 04 October 2026

Fresh to strong southwest winds. Becoming mostly cloudy with patchy rain, drizzle and mist in the west and northwest.

Forecast issued at: 06:00, Saturday 03 October 2026

All times are local unless specified