Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Friday, 17 July 2026 at 4:50am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Strong winds developing overnight.
Synopsis
High pressure centred to the south of Iceland, extending a ridge across the British Isles.
Wind
Mainly north or northwest 2 to 4, but variable 3 or less in places throughout. Increasing 5 or 6 in the northwest through the North Channel to central areas overnight into Saturday.
State of sea
Smooth or slight, becoming slight occasionally moderate in the west later.
Weather
Fair.
Visibility
Good.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
North or northwest 3 to 5, but 5 or 6 in northwestern waters, becoming north or northwest 3 to 5 in all waters later on Saturday.
State of sea
Slight, occasionally moderate in the west.
Weather
Fair.
Visibility
Good.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
Low water
(0.6m)
High water
(6.7m)
Low water
(0.7m)
High water
(7.2m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
David Britton
