Réamhaisnéis limistear na farraige
Forecast valid from: 12:00, Monday 02 February 2026 until 12:00, Tuesday 03 February 2026
Small Craft Warning
East or southeast winds will reach force 6 on all Irish coasts through the period.
Gale Warning
East or southeast winds will reach gale force 8 at times today (Monday) and early tonight on Irish coastal waters from Carnsore Point to Roches Point to Slyne Head.
Atlantic Swell
At times on southwestern coasts tonight (Monday night) and tomorrow morning (Tuesday).
Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC
An elongated depression of 969hPa, centred approximately 220 nautical miles west of Valentia generates a mostly fresh to near gale force east to southeast airflow over the country. Associated fronts are approaching from the southwest.
Gale Warning: In effect
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for Carnsore Point to Roches Point to Slyne Head
Wind: East or southeast force 7 or gale force 8, strongest in the southwest. Soon decreasing force 6 or 7. Later decreasing easterly or cyclonic variable force 4 to 6, occasionally force 7.
Weather: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle extending from the southwest. Some mist patches. Showers later.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation or mist.
Forecast for Slyne Head to Belfast Lough to Carnsore Point and for the Irish Sea
Wind: Increasing east force 6 or 7 and gusty imminent.
Weather: Cloudy to fair with patches of light rain, drizzle and mist. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle extending from the southwest later.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation or mist.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Wednesday 04 February 2026
Mostly fresh to near gale force east or southeast winds, gradually easing moderate to strong from the south through the period. Weather: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle, gradually tracking northwards and becoming patchier. Mist patches. Fair spells and showers following from the south.
Forecast issued at: 12:00, Monday 02 February 2026
All times are local unless specified
