Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, predicting predominantly fine weather conditions for the period from May 10, 2026, to May 11, 2026. The forecast covers an area extending 8 kilometers seaward and indicates that weak high pressure is currently affecting the region, ensuring favorable weather conditions.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast highlights that visibility for the period is expected to be good, with a sea surface temperature of 20°C. There are no warnings in place, suggesting a calm and stable maritime environment.
The detailed forecast specifies that the west coast will experience west to northwest winds at Beaufort scale 3 to 4 in the afternoon, with the state of the sea ranging from smooth to slightly rough. During the night, the winds will shift to northwest to north at Beaufort scale 3, and in the morning, variable winds at Beaufort scale 3 are expected, maintaining a smooth to slight sea state.
Similarly, the south coast will observe southwest winds at Beaufort scale 3 to 4 in the afternoon, transitioning to northwest to northeast at Beaufort scale 3 by night, and variable winds at Beaufort scale 3 in the morning. The sea state for this area is predicted to remain smooth to slightly rough throughout the forecast period.
The east coast and north coast will experience similar conditions, with winds predominantly between Beaufort scale 3 to 4 in the afternoon and a smooth to slight sea state. Overnight and into the morning, variable winds at Beaufort scale 3 will dominate, with the sea state remaining smooth to slight.
The atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast's issuance was recorded at 1015 hPa, indicating stable weather conditions across the sea area of Cyprus.