Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 10:00pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Strong winds.

Synopsis

High pressure in the mid-Atlantic, and low pressure over Scandinavia, with various troughs affecting the British Isles.

Wind

North or Northwest 5 or 6, occasionally 7 at first, decreasing 4 or 5 in the east of the area tomorrow morning.

State of sea

Mainly moderate, falling slight or moderate tomorrow morning.

Weather

Occasional showers, becoming isolated tomorrow afternoon.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate or possibly poor in showers.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

North or North-Northwest 5 or 6 in the west of the area, but 4 or 5 in the east, becoming Northwest 4 or 5 in all waters during Friday.

State of sea

Slight or moderate.

Weather

Isolated showers at first, becoming mainly fair.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate in showers.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.2m)
High water
(6.1m)
Low water
(1.0m)
High water
(6.4m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Stephanie Clayton