Sea Area Forecast

Forecast valid from: 12:00, Thursday 26 December 2024 until 12:00, Friday 27 December 2024

Small Craft Warning

Gale Warning

Nil

Atlantic Swell

On Atlantic coasts

Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC

High Pressure of 1047hPa over Central Europe extends a moderate southerly air-flow over Ireland, a slow-moving frontal trough lies positioned near northwest coast.

Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Slyne Head to Rossan Point to Fair Head

Wind: Southerly force 4 or 5 imminent.

Weather: Patchy rain and drizzle with some areas of mist and fog.

Visibility: Generally moderate or poor.

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Fair Head to Dungarvan to Slyne Head and for the Irish Sea

Wind: Southerly force 3 or 4.

Weather: Patchy rain and drizzle with some areas of mist and fog.

Visibility: Generally moderate or poor.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Saturday 28 December 2024

Moderate to fresh south to southwest winds, occasionally strong in western and northern sea areas. Weather: Mostly cloudy with patchy rain, drizzle and fog.

Forecast issued at: 12:00, Thursday 26 December 2024

All times are local unless specified