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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Thursday, 09 July 2026 at 8:30am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

Azores high, extending a ridge over Britain and Ireland.

Wind

Variable 1 to 3, settling mainly between Northwest and Northeast 2 or 3 occasionally 4 this evening or tonight.

State of sea

Smooth or slight.

Weather

Ares of mist and fog at first, these gradually dispersing.

Visibility

Poor or very poor in mist and fog at first, otherwise good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

Between Northwest and Northeast 2 to 4, settling North or Northeast 3 or 4 later.

State of sea

Slight.

Weather

Fair.

Visibility

Good.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.9m)
High water
(5.8m)
Low water
(1.7m)
High water
(5.9m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore
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