Last night (Thursday), south Dublin harbours at Dun Laoghaire and Dalkey were subject to the force of big waves as gale-force north-easterly winds hit 40 mph on Dublin Bay.
Overtopping occurred in Coliemore Harbour in Dalkey Sound, leaving moored rowing boats taking on water.
The conditions have led to the cancellation of tonight’s ISORA night race from Dun Laoghaire, organised by the National Yacht Club.
Waves overtop Coliemore Harbour at Dalkey on Dublin Bay
According to forecasters, the strong winds are set to continue on Friday, and Met Eireann has a small craft warning in place.
The big seas off Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Thursday evening Photo: Afloat
The forecast for Irish coastal waters from Belfast Lough to Wicklow Head to Roches Point and the Irish Sea is for northerly force 6 or 7 and gusty. Decreasing northwest force 5 or 6 imminent. Further decreasing west to northwest force 3 or 4 later.
This morning off Dun Laoghaire winds had abated and with a much calmer sea state, the cruise liner Regal Princess arrived on schedule. Live Dublin webcams here
