Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, predicting mainly cloudy weather with the possibility of local showers and thunderstorms. A weak low-pressure system is currently affecting the region, and dust is anticipated to be suspended in the atmosphere.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast covers the period from the evening of February 12 to the evening of February 13, 2026, over an 8-kilometer stretch seaward. The atmospheric pressure at the time of the report was recorded at 1008 hPa. Despite the cloudy and potentially stormy weather, visibility is expected to remain good, though it may deteriorate to moderate or poor during showers.
The sea surface temperature is noted to be 18°C, with no warnings issued for the forecast period. The forecast details the expected wind patterns and sea conditions for different coastal areas of Cyprus:
- West Coast: Winds will blow from the south to southwest at a force of 4 to 5 Beaufort during the night, occasionally reaching 5. The sea state is anticipated to be slight to moderate, becoming moderate to rough by morning with wind speeds rising to 5 to 6 and locally reaching 6. By afternoon, winds will shift to the southwest at 4 to 5, locally reaching 5 to 6, with moderate sea conditions.
- South Coast: Nighttime winds from the south to southwest at 4 to 5 Beaufort, occasionally reaching 5, will create slight to moderate sea conditions. In the morning, winds will increase to 5 to 6 Beaufort, occasionally reaching 6, with seas becoming moderate to rough. By afternoon, southwest winds at 5 and occasionally 6 will maintain moderate to rough seas.
- East Coast: Similar to other areas, winds will be south to southwest at 4 to 5 Beaufort during the night, occasionally reaching 5, with slight to moderate sea conditions. Morning conditions will bring winds of 5 to 6 Beaufort, occasionally reaching 6, with moderate to rough sea conditions. In the afternoon, winds will remain consistent at 5, locally reaching 5 to 6, with moderate to rough seas.
- North Coast: Nighttime winds will be south to southwest at 4 to 5 Beaufort, occasionally reaching 5, creating slight to moderate sea conditions. Morning winds will increase to 5 to 6 Beaufort, occasionally reaching 6, with moderate to rough seas. By afternoon, winds will be from the southwest at 5, locally 5 to 6, maintaining moderate to rough sea conditions.
The forecast suggests that individuals should be prepared for changing weather conditions, particularly those involving maritime activities around the coasts of Cyprus.