Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 4:15am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Nil.
Synopsis
Low pressure to the northwest of Scotland, transferring over the Irish Sea.
Wind
West or southwest 4 or 5, veering north or northwest 3 or 4 early in the night.
State of sea
Slight.
Weather
Scattered showers.
Visibility
Good, falling moderate in showers.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
North or northwest 3 or 4, imminently veering north or northeast 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in places at first, then decreasing 3 or 4 later.
State of sea
Slight, occasionally moderate.
Weather
Scattered showers, becoming isolated for a time.
Visibility
Good, falling moderate in showers.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
High water
(6.4m)
Low water
(1.5m)
High water
(5.8m)
Low water
(2.6m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
Nathan Teece
