Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued its forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, predicting predominantly clear weather and smooth sea conditions for the period from 1800 on August 20, 2026, to 1800 on August 21, 2026. The area covered extends 8 kilometers seawards, and atmospheric pressure at the time of issuance is recorded at 1010 hPa.
According to Cyprus News Agency, a seasonal low pressure system is influencing the region, leading to mostly clear skies with some local low cloud cover expected at dawn over the eastern areas. Visibility is expected to remain good, and the sea surface temperature is reported at 29°C. Notably, there are no warnings issued for this period.
The forecast details specific wind and sea conditions along the four coasts of Cyprus. On the West Coast, winds will range from West to Northwest at Beaufort scale 3 to 4 during the night, with slight sea state. In the morning, winds will decrease to Beaufort scale 3 near the coast, with smooth to slight sea conditions. By afternoon, winds will increase locally to Beaufort scale 5, maintaining a slight sea state.
Similarly, the South Coast will experience variable winds ranging from West to Northwest at Beaufort scale 3 during the night, transitioning to Southwest to West at Beaufort scale 3 to 4 in the morning, with smooth to slight sea conditions throughout. In the afternoon, winds will shift to South to Southwest at Beaufort scale 4, maintaining a slight sea state.
On the East Coast, winds will start from West to Northwest at Beaufort scale 3 during the night, decreasing to 2 to 3, with the sea state remaining smooth to slight. In the morning, winds will shift from Northeast to Southeast at Beaufort scale 2 to 3, later turning South to Southwest at Beaufort scale 3. By afternoon, winds will be South to Southwest at Beaufort scale 3 to 4, with smooth to slight sea conditions.
Finally, the North Coast will see West to Northwest winds at Beaufort scale 3 to 4 during the night, decreasing to Southeast to Southwest near the coast. The sea state will be slight, becoming smooth to slight near the coast. In the morning, winds will remain West to Northwest at Beaufort scale 3 to 4, with variable winds near the coast. By afternoon, winds will be West to Northwest at Beaufort scale 4, with slight, locally smooth to slight sea conditions.