Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Thursday, 06 August 2026 at 4:15am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Strong winds.
Synopsis
High to the south of Ireland with an associated ridge covering the area. Low pressure areas to the southeast of Iceland and over Scandinavia.
Wind
West or west-northwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in the east of the area at first, then easing 3 or 4 late morning, but occasionally locally 5. Veering west or southwest late afternoon or early evening.
State of sea
Slight or moderate, becoming slight.
Weather
Mainly fair.
Visibility
Mostly good.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
West or southwest 3 or 4, soon backing mainly south-southwest 4 or 5.
State of sea
Slight, becoming slight or moderate.
Weather
Fair.
Visibility
Good.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
High water
(6.1m)
Low water
(1.9m)
High water
(5.9m)
Low water
(1.8m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
Nathan Teece
