Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, covering a period from 1800 on November 17, 2025, until 1800 on November 18, 2025. The forecast indicates that high pressure is currently affecting the area, resulting in mainly fine weather with locally increased cloud coverage. Visibility is expected to remain good throughout the period, with sea surface temperatures recorded at 24°C. There are no warnings issued for this period.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast covers the sea area extending 8 kilometers seawards. Winds are reported using the Beaufort scale, and all times mentioned are local. On the West Coast, winds will vary from Northeast to East at 3 Beaufort at night, gradually increasing to 4 in some areas, leading to a sea state ranging from smooth to slight. By afternoon, winds will shift from Northeast to Southeast at 4, with variable conditions near the coast, maintaining a slight sea state.
For the South Coast, conditions will include Northwest to Northeast winds at 3 to 4 Beaufort during the night, resulting in a smooth to slight sea state, with offshore areas experiencing slight conditions. Morning winds will shift from North to Northeast at 4, occasionally reaching 5, producing a slight sea state. In the afternoon, Northeast winds will persist at 4 to 5 Beaufort, moderating slightly later.
The East Coast will experience North to Northeast winds at 3 to 4 Beaufort during the night, with conditions locally reaching 4. A slight sea state is anticipated, shifting to moderate in some areas by morning as winds increase to Northeast to East 4 to 5 Beaufort. These conditions will ease slightly by the afternoon.
On the North Coast, winds from Northeast to Southeast at 3 to 4 Beaufort will result in a smooth to slight sea state during the night. Morning conditions will see a gradual shift to Northeast to East at 4 to 5 Beaufort, leading to a slight sea state overall. By afternoon, conditions will be dominated by Northeast to East winds at 4 to 5 Beaufort, with offshore areas experiencing slight to moderate conditions.