Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a detailed forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus, covering a distance of 8 kilometers seawards. The forecast, which spans from midday on August 18, 2026, to midday on August 19, 2026, indicates that the region is currently experiencing the effects of seasonal low pressure and an unstable air mass. These conditions are expected to result in mainly fine weather, although there is a risk of isolated showers or thunderstorms in the eastern parts of the area during the afternoon. Additionally, local mist is likely to occur overnight and in the early morning, especially over the southern and eastern parts of the region.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast's issuance was recorded at 1009 hPa. Visibility is generally good, although it may be moderate at times. The sea surface temperature is reported to be 29°C, and no warnings have been issued for the area.
The forecast details specific wind conditions for different coasts. The West Coast will experience west winds at Beaufort scale 4 in the afternoon, shifting from west to northwest overnight, with conditions ranging from smooth to slight. On the South Coast, winds will vary from southwest to west at Beaufort scale 4, with a slight increase locally to scale 5. By night, the winds will decrease, resulting in smooth to slight sea conditions. The East Coast will see southwest winds at scale 3 to 4 in the afternoon, calming to smooth to slight conditions by night. Finally, the North Coast is expected to have southwest to northwest winds at scale 4, with some areas reaching scale 5, and conditions will gradually ease overnight to become smooth to slight.