Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus for the period from 0600 on January 16, 2026, until 0600 on January 17, 2026. Covering an area of 8 kilometers seawards, the report indicates that a weak high-pressure system is affecting the region, leading to mainly fine weather with occasional increased cloud cover. Isolated showers are anticipated in the afternoon, particularly along the west and north coasts. According to Cyprus News Agency, the atmospheric pressure at the time of issuance was recorded at 1023 hPa. The sea surface temperature is steady at 19°C, with visibility reported as good. No weather warnings have been issued for this period. The wind conditions vary by location and time of day. On the west coast, the morning will see winds from the northeast to southeast at a force of 3 on the Beaufort scale, shifting to southeast to southwest later in the day. By afternoon, winds will range from southwest to northwest, occasionally reaching a force of 4, with conditions described as smooth to slight. The night will bring northwest to northeast winds at a force of 3, maintaining a smooth to slight sea state. The south coast will experience northwest to northeast winds in the morning, transitioning to southeast to southwest later. Afternoon conditions will see winds from the south to southwest at forces of 3 to 4, with local areas occasionally reaching a force of 4. The night will bring northwest to north winds at a force of 3, with the sea state remaining smooth to slight. The east coast will start with northwest to northeast winds, changing to northeast to southeast later in the morning. Afternoon winds will shift from southeast to southwest, sometimes reaching a force of 4 locally. The night will see west to northwest winds, all maintaining a smooth to slight sea state. On the north coast, morning winds will move from southeast to southwest, gradually changing to southwest to west. The afternoon will experience southwest to northwest winds, occasionall y reaching a force of 4 locally. The night will see southeast to southwest winds at a force of 3, with the sea state remaining smooth to slight. The forecast provides crucial information for mariners and coastal activities, ensuring safety and preparedness for the anticipated weather conditions.