Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 06:00, Saturday 21 February 2026 until 06:00, Sunday 22 February 2026
Small Craft Warning
Southwesterly winds will reach force 6 at times on all Irish coasts through the period.
Gale Warning
nil
Atlantic Swell
On southwestern, western and northwestern coasts.
Meteorological Situation at 03:00 UTC
Ireland lies in a moderate to strong southwesterly airflow with a broad and complex area of low pressure over the Atlantic and high pressure over Iberia. Weather fronts associated with the Atlantic low pressure approach the west of the country.
Gale Warning: In effect
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for all Irish coastal waters and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Southwesterly force 4 to 6.
Weather: Mostly cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist. Clearing eastwards and becoming fair with scattered showers by the end of the period.
Visibility: Reducing moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 06:00, Monday 23 February 2026
Mostly moderate to strong southwesterly winds, reaching near gale force at times in the west and northwest on Sunday afternoon. Weather: Fair with scattered showers, some heavy and with a chance of isolated thunderstorms, especially in the west and northwest.
Forecast issued at: 06:00, Saturday 21 February 2026
All times are local unless specified
