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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Monday, 06 July 2026 at 4:20pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

Ridge of high pressure from the Azores High to central Europe. Low to the southwest of Iceland.

Wind

West or southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5.

State of sea

Mostly slight, occasionally moderate towards the English coast.

Weather

Mainly fair, but some mist near Anglesey and Liverpool Bay at times.

Visibility

Good, becoming poor in places affected by mist.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

West or southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5 at first, becoming variable 3 or less.

State of sea

Mostly slight at first, becoming smooth or slight.

Weather

Mostly fair.

Visibility

Mostly good.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

High water
(6.1m)
Low water
(1.8m)
High water
(5.9m)
Low water
(1.5m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

David Britton
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