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