Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has released a forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus for the period from 1200 on July 15, 2026, to 1200 on July 16, 2026. The forecast covers an area extending 8 kilometers seawards and provides details on expected weather conditions, wind patterns, and sea states.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the region is currently experiencing the effects of a seasonal low pressure system. This atmospheric condition is contributing to mainly fine weather, although increased low cloud formation and local mist risks are expected during the early morning hours. Visibility is anticipated to be good generally, but may reduce to moderate or poor in areas of mist. The sea surface temperature is measured at 27°C, with no warnings issued for the area.
The forecast specifies wind patterns and sea conditions for different coastal areas. On the West Coast, winds are expected to shift from southwest to northwest, with a Beaufort scale of 3 to 4, and locally from west to northwest at force 4 in the afternoon. The state of the sea will range from slight to smooth. Similar wind shifts and sea conditions are forecasted for the night and morning periods, with slight variations in direction and intensity.
On the South Coast, afternoon winds will range from southwest to west at 3 to 4 Beaufort, increasing locally to 4 to 5. The sea will be smooth to slight, maintaining similar conditions through the night. Morning winds will shift from southeast to southwest, gradually reaching 3 to 4 Beaufort with smooth to slight seas.
The East Coast will experience afternoon winds from southeast to southwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort, locally increasing to 4. The sea state will be smooth to slight, continuing through the night with a shift to variable winds at 2 to 3 Beaufort. Morning conditions will see winds from southeast to southwest, gradually increasing to 3 to 4 Beaufort.
For the North Coast, afternoon winds are forecasted from west to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort, with slight conditions offshore. Night winds will shift from southeast to southwest at 3 Beaufort, and morning conditions will see variable winds gradually changing to southwest to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort, maintaining a smooth to slight sea state.