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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 4:15pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Strong wind in places at first.

Synopsis

Slow-moving low to the south of Iceland, with the next lows soon moving into the middle of the North Atlantic.

Wind

South or Southwest 4 or 5 at first, but 5 or 6 in the east of the area, then veering West or Southwest 4 or 5 in all waters tonight. Backing South or Southwest 4 occasionally 5 later tomorrow morning and afternoon.

State of sea

Slight or moderate.

Weather

Fair.

Visibility

Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

South 4 occasionally 5, increasing 5 or 6 in the west of the area overnight into Tuesday, then decreasing 3 or 4 in all waters on Tuesday afternoon.

State of sea

Slight or moderate, becoming slight.

Weather

Fair, then outbreaks of rain and drizzle for a time.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain and drizzle.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.6m)
High water
(6.3m)
Low water
(1.5m)
High water
(5.7m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore
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