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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Tuesday, 08 July 2025 at 8:50am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

High pressure near the Azores building a ridge across the Irish Sea, as low pressure near Iceland brings a weak warm front across the area later.

Wind

West or Northwest 3 or 4, backing West or Southwest later today, then veering West or Northwest again tonight.

State of sea

Slight.

Weather

Mainly fair, but perhaps with some patchy light rain and drizzle this evening and at first tonight.

Visibility

Good, perhaps occasionally moderate in any rain and drizzle.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

West or Northwest 3 or 4, becoming Variable 2 or 3.

State of sea

Slight, becoming smooth or slight.

Weather

Fair.

Visibility

Good.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

High water
(5.4m)
Low water
(1.9m)
High water
(6.2m)
Low water
(1.5m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore
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