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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Tuesday, 02 June 2026 at 4:30pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Strong winds tomorrow.

Synopsis

Complex areas of low pressure around and to the west of Britain, with a weather front crossing the Irish Sea tomorrow.

Wind

West or Southwest 3 or 4, increasing West 4 occasionally 5 later this evening or at first tonight. Backing South 4 or 5 towards the end of the night, then backing and increasing Southeast 5 or 6 tomorrow morning. Veering Southwest 5 or 6 late morning or early afternoon.

State of sea

Slight, building moderate tomorrow morning.

Weather

Scattered showers, rain for a time tomorrow morning, showers again in afternoon.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in showers or rain.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

Southwest veering West 5 or 6, occasionally 7 in a few places for a time.

State of sea

Moderate, moderate to rough in places.

Weather

Occasional showers or rain.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate in showers or rain.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.4m)
High water
(6.4m)
Low water
(1.1m)
High water
(5.7m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore
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