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