Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 4:15am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Strong winds.
Synopsis
Low pressure near Iceland as a frontal system continues to clear the Irish Sea area.
Wind
West or northwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6, increasing 5 to 7 overnight into tomorrow.
State of sea
Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate overnight.
Weather
Occasional rain clearing towards the southeast to become fair. Isolated showers soon developing, becoming occasional later.
Visibility
Good, falling moderate in rain or showers.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
West or northwest, soon veering northwest, 5 to 7, decreasing 4 to 6 overnight into Thursday.
State of sea
Mainly moderate, becoming slight or moderate overnight.
Weather
Occasional showers, heavy at times.
Visibility
Good, falling moderate or poor in showers.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
High water
(5.3m)
Low water
(1.5m)
High water
(5.8m)
Low water
(1.7m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
Stuart Davison
