Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, covering 8-kilometer radius seawards, effective from 1200 on July 16, 2026, until 1200 on July 17, 2026. The forecast details the expected wind patterns and sea conditions for various coastal regions, with winds measured on the Beaufort scale and all times noted in local time.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast indicates that atmospheric pressure at the time of the issuance is recorded at 0hPa. Although the SEA FORECAST B bulletin is not available, the SEA FORECAST A bulletin remains in effect. The forecast highlights a range of wind conditions throughout the day, with visibility details not specified and sea surface temperatures noted at 0°C.
The West to Northwest regions are expected to experience winds ranging from 3 to 4 on the Beaufort scale, increasing locally to 4 to 5 during the night, resulting in smooth to slight sea conditions, with some areas experiencing slight seas.
On the South Coast, the morning will bring Southeast to Southwest winds at 3 to 4, with conditions escalating locally to 4. By afternoon, the winds are expected to shift to South to Southwest, reaching 4 to 5, and locally Southwest to West at 5 to 6, maintaining smooth to slight conditions with localized slight seas. The night will see a reduction in wind speed to Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4, later becoming variable at 3, resulting in slight, later smooth to slight, sea conditions.
The East Coast will start the morning with Southwest to Northwest winds at 3, gradually shifting to Southeast to Southwest at 3 to 4, maintaining smooth to slight sea conditions. In the afternoon, winds will increase to Southwest 4 to 5, with smooth to slight conditions, occasionally reaching slight offshore. During the night, the winds are forecasted to return to Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4, later dropping to 3, continuing the smooth to slight conditions.
The North Coast is expected to have West to Northwest winds from 3 to 4, locally shifting to Northwest to North at 3 in the morning, with smooth to slight conditions. The afternoon will see a shift to Southwest to Northwest at 3 to 4, gradually increasing locally to 4 to 5, with conditions remaining smooth to slight, and locally slight. The night will bring winds from Southwest to Northwest at 3 to 4, locally shifting to Southeast to Southwest at 3, maintaining smooth to slight conditions, with some areas experiencing slight seas.