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Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Saturday, 27 June 2026 at 4:00pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Strong wind.

Synopsis

Slow-moving low to the west of the British Isles, with associated weather fronts moving eastwards.

Wind

Mostly south or south-southwest 5 or 6, but 6 occasionally 7 in the west at first. Becoming southwest 4 or 5 in all waters overnight.

State of sea

Slight or moderate, but moderate or rough in the west of the area at first.

Weather

Outbreaks of rain spreading from the west this evening, becoming mainly fair later in the night and tomorrow morning.

Visibility

Mostly good, occasionally moderate between this evening and tomorrow morning.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

Southwest 4 or 5, perhaps occasionally 6 in places.

State of sea

Slight or moderate.

Weather

Mainly fair.

Visibility

Good.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.6m)
High water
(6.1m)
Low water
(1.8m)
High water
(5.5m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Adrian Cowin
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