Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, highlighting the impact of seasonal low pressure over the region. While the weather is expected to remain mainly fine, there will be periods of increased low cloud coverage overnight and during dawn. This may result in local mist and fog patches, particularly over the western and eastern areas.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast's issuance was recorded at 1008 hPa. The visibility across the region is anticipated to be good, with sea surface temperatures at 28°C. No warnings have been issued for the forecast period from 1800 on August 4, 2026, to 1800 on August 5, 2026.
The forecast details changes in wind patterns and sea conditions across different coasts. On the west coast, winds will vary from west to northwest during the night, shifting gradually to a northeast direction, with the state of the sea ranging from smooth to slight. The morning and afternoon will see a shift to southwest and west winds, with conditions remaining slight.
The south coast will experience southwest to west winds, becoming variable at times overnight. By afternoon, winds will intensify to southwest to west, locally reaching 5, making the sea state slight. On the east coast, winds will transition from southwest to west at night to southeast and south by morning, with afternoon conditions seeing southwest winds and a slight increase in sea state. The north coast will observe southeast to southwest winds, gradually shifting to southwest throughout the day, with the sea remaining smooth to slight.
Overall, the forecast indicates stable weather conditions with manageable sea states, benefiting maritime activities around Cyprus during the specified period.