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Cyprus Department of Meteorology Issues Sea Area Forecast

Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has released its forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus for the period from 1200 on August 21, 2026, until 1200 on August 22, 2026. The forecast covers an area extending 8 kilometers seawards and indicates that the region will experience mostly clear weather conditions due to a seasonal low-pressure system affecting the area. According to Cyprus News Agency, the atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast's issuance was recorded at 1009 hPa. The sea surface temperature is expected to remain at 29°C, and visibility is predicted to be good throughout the forecast period. There are no warnings issued for this period. The forecast details the expected wind and sea conditions for various coasts of Cyprus. On the West Coast, winds will vary from West to Northwest, reaching up to 5 on the Beaufort scale in the afternoon and decreasing slightly overnight. The state of the sea is anticipated to remain slight, with some areas experiencing smooth conditions near the coast. The South Coast will experience winds predominantly from the Southwest to West, with conditions expected to vary from slight to smooth. Overnight, the winds will become variable with the sea state transitioning from slight to smooth conditions. By morning, winds will shift to Southwest to West with smooth to slight sea conditions. On the East Coast, the forecast predicts winds from South to Southwest, gradually becoming variable overnight. The sea state will range from smooth to slight throughout the period. Morning conditions will see a shift in winds from Northeast to Southeast, eventually settling from Southeast to South with a smooth to slight sea state. Lastly, the North Coast will have West to Northwest winds in the afternoon, with a slight sea state that may become smooth in some areas. Overnight, winds will vary from West to Northwest, transitioning to South to Southwest near the coast. By morning, the winds will settle from Southwest to West, maintaining a slight sea state.