Réamhaisnéis limistear na farraige
Forecast valid from: 11:30, Monday 23 February 2026 until 12:00, Tuesday 24 February 2026
Small Craft Warning
Southerly winds will reach force 6 or higher at times today, tonight and tomorrow on all Irish coasts.
Gale Warning
Nil
Atlantic Swell
On Atlantic coasts on Monday.
Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC
A depression of 978hPa centred in the mid-Atlantic generates a fresh to strong west to southwest airflow over Ireland. The associated warm front tracks northeastwards over the country.
Gale Warning: In effect
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes
Forecast for Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Bloody Foreland
Wind: South to southwest force 5 or 6 imminent, soon increasing southerly force 6 or 7.
Weather: Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Forecast for Bloody Foreland to Belfast Lough to Howth Head and for the Irish Sea North of Anglesey
Wind: Southwest force 5 or 6, decreasing southerly force 3 or 4 imminent. Soon increasing force 5 or 6.
Weather: Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Forecast for Howth Head to Hook Head to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea South of Anglesey
Wind: Southwest force 5 or 6, later backing southerly.
Weather: Cloudy with rain, drizzle and mist.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in precipitation and mist.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Wednesday 25 February 2026
Fresh to near gale force southerly winds, decreasing moderate to strong on Tuesday night. Weather: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Mist and fog patches.
Forecast issued at: 11:30, Monday 23 February 2026
All times are local unless specified
