Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea areas around Cyprus, highlighting the impact of a seasonal low-pressure system. The forecast, covering the period from 1800 on August 11, 2026, to 1800 on August 12, 2026, indicates mainly fine weather with some local variations. During the night and early morning, increased low cloud coverage is expected, particularly over the western coasts. Additional mist and low clouds may develop, especially in southeastern coastal regions during the late night and dawn hours.
According to Cyprus News Agency, visibility across the region is generally good but may reduce to moderate or poor in areas affected by mist. The sea surface temperature remains at a warm 29°C. No warnings have been issued for the forecast period.
For specific coastal areas, the weather conditions will vary slightly. On the west coast, winds will shift from west to northwest, with speeds of 3 to 4 Beaufort, occasionally reaching 4 to 5. The state of the sea is expected to be smooth to slight, with local increases initially. The south coast will see winds transitioning from southwest to northwest, reaching 3 to 4 Beaufort, with initial speeds of 4 to 5 locally. The sea state will range from smooth to slight, with some local variations.
On the east coast, winds will start from southwest to northwest at speeds of 3, initially 3 to 4. The sea will be smooth to slight throughout, with some fluctuations in the afternoon. The north coast will experience southeast to southwest winds at 3 Beaufort, with local variations initially reaching 4. The sea will be smooth to slight, with some areas experiencing slight conditions initially.