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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Friday, 18 July 2025 at 10:15pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

Low pressure to the south of Iceland as various fronts and troughs affect the British Isles.

Wind

South 3 or 4, but Variable 3 or less in the southeast of the area, becoming Variable 2 or 3 in all waters tomorrow morning.

State of sea

Smooth or slight.

Weather

Fair.

Visibility

Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

Variable 2 or 3, settling East or Southeast 3 or 4 overnight into Sunday, backing East or Northeast later in the day.

State of sea

Smooth or slight, becoming slight.

Weather

Fair to start, rain or showers later.

Visibility

Good, falling moderate in rain or showers.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.5m)
High water
(6.2m)
Low water
(1.8m)
High water
(5.7m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore
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