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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Friday, 03 July 2026 at 4:30pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Strong winds developing in places.

Synopsis

High pressure to the southwest of Ireland.

Wind

South or Southwest 4 or 5 this evening, occasionally touching 6 in the east of the area, veering West or Southwest 4 or 5 overnight, still occasionally 6 in the east. Little change tomorrow morning and afternoon.

State of sea

Slight or moderate.

Weather

Fair.

Visibility

Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

West or Southwest 4 or 5, possibly occasionally touching 6 in the east of the area at first.

State of sea

Slight or moderate.

Weather

Fair.

Visibility

Good.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.7m)
High water
(6.3m)
Low water
(1.0m)
High water
(6.1m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore
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