Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Monday, 02 February 2026 at 4:00pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Strong winds.
Synopsis
High over Scandinavia. Complex areas of low pressure in the mid-Atlantic.
Wind
Mainly East 6 or 7, but 5 or 6 near the English coast.
State of sea
Moderate or rough, except near the English coast.
Weather
Fair.
Visibility
Good.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
Decreasing East 5 or 6 in all waters tomorrow evening, then East or Southeast 4 or 5 overnight or on Wednesday morning.
State of sea
Moderate or rough at first over central and western parts, otherwise slight or moderate.
Weather
Fair, then outbreaks of rain developing.
Visibility
Good, falling moderate at times in rain.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
Low water
(0.8m)
High water
(6.8m)
Low water
(0.7m)
High water
(7.4m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
Colin Gartshore
