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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Thursday, 02 July 2026 at 9:40pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

High pressure to the southwest of Ireland extends a ridge across the area.

Wind

Mainly West or Northwest 2 to 4, backing West or Southwest tomorrow morning, then South or Southwest in the afternoon. Increasing 4 or 5 later.

State of sea

Slight, occasionally moderate later.

Weather

Mainly fair, then occasional rain later.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate in rain later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

South or Southwest 4 or 5, occasionally touching 6 in the east of the area, veering West or Southwest tomorrow evening.

State of sea

Slight, occasionally moderate.

Weather

Mainly fair.

Visibility

Mostly good.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

High water
(6.4m)
Low water
(1.0m)
High water
(6.1m)
Low water
(1.7m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Stephanie Clayton
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