Seasonal Low Pressure Brings Calm Seas to Cyprus

Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, detailing predominantly fine weather conditions influenced by seasonal low pressure. According to Cyprus News Agency, the forecast period from 0600 on August 2, 2026, until 0600 on August 3, 2026, indicates that the atmospheric pressure at the time of issuance was 1006 hPa. The weather across the region is expected to remain mainly clear, with good visibility reported. The sea surface temperature is recorded at a warm 28°C, conducive to smooth maritime activities. The forecast further outlines that no warnings have been issued for this period, suggesting stable weather conditions across the coastal areas. For the West Coast, winds are expected to be variable in the morning, transitioning to southwest to northwest by afternoon, and finally northwest to northeast by night. The state of the sea is anticipated to remain smooth to slight throughout the day, with slight increases locally in the afternoon. Similarly, the South Coast will experience variable winds in the morning, shifting to southwest to west by afternoon, and southwest to northwest by night. The sea conditions will remain smooth to slight, with some local areas experiencing slight roughness in the afternoon. The East Coast forecast predicts variable winds in the morning, moving to south to southwest in the afternoon and then southwest by night. The sea state is expected to be smooth to slight with minimal variations. Finally, the North Coast will see winds from southwest to west in the morning, transitioning to southwest to northwest in the afternoon, and southeast to southwest by night. The sea conditions are expected to be smooth to slight, with some local areas experiencing slight roughness. Overall, the forecast suggests that maritime activities in Cyprus will experience favorable weather conditions, with smooth sea states and good visibility across the coastal regions. This stable weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the fo recast period, ensuring safe and pleasant conditions for seafarers and coastal activities.