Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Saturday, 18 May 2024 at 4:30pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Nil.
Synopsis
Slow-moving area of low pressure over Germany. Ridge building to the west of Ireland.
Wind
Northerly 3 or 4, but 4 or 5 in the west of the area. Becoming northerly 2 to 4 in all waters overnight.
State of sea
Smooth or slight, but slight or moderate in the west of the area at first. Becoming smooth or slight in all waters overnight.
Weather
Mist and fog patches in the west at first, otherwise fair.
Visibility
Mainly good, falling poor in mist and very poor in fog patches.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
Northerly 2 to 4, veering east or northeast overnight into Monday.
State of sea
Smooth or slight.
Weather
Mainly fair, mist and fog patches in the west at times.
Visibility
Good, falling poor in mist and very poor in fog patches.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
High water
(5.4m)
Low water
(2.2m)
High water
(5.6m)
Low water
(1.2m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
George Shimmin