Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has released a detailed forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, effective from 1200 on August 7, 2026, until 1200 on August 8, 2026. The forecast, which covers an area extending 8 kilometers seawards, indicates that the region will be under the influence of seasonal low pressure.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast issue was recorded at 1005 hPa. The weather is expected to remain predominantly fine, although there will be periods of increased low cloud coverage during the night and morning. There is also a risk of local mist and fog patches, particularly in the eastern parts, which could reduce visibility from good to poor in mist and very poor in fog.
The sea surface temperature is predicted to be 29°C, with no warnings issued for the forecast period. The wind conditions and state of the sea will vary across different coastal areas. On the west coast, winds will be from the west to northwest at a Beaufort scale of 3 to 4, with slight sea conditions in the afternoon. The night will see a shift in winds near the coast from northwest to northeast, remaining slight. The south coast will experience southwest to west winds at 4 to 5 Beaufort, with the sea being slight in the afternoon. As the night progresses, winds will turn northwest to northeast near the coast, leading to smooth to slight sea conditions.
For the east coast, afternoon winds will be south to southwest at a Beaufort scale of 4, occasionally reaching 4 to 5, with smooth to slight sea conditions. The night will see a decrease in wind strength to a Beaufort scale of 3. The north coast will have southwest to west winds at a Beaufort scale of 4 in the afternoon, with slight sea conditions. Winds will shift south to southwest at night, maintaining similar sea conditions.
Overall, the forecast indicates relatively calm seas and mild winds, providing favorable conditions for maritime activities around Cyprus during the specified period.