Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 10:35pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Nil.
Synopsis
Slow-moving low to the northwest of Scotland, gradually filling. Weak ridge to the southwest of Shannon, transferring northwards.
Wind
West or southwest 3 or 4, backing mainly south or southeast 2 to 4 overnight, then increasing 3 or 4 occasionally 5 Monday morning.
State of sea
Mainly slight.
Weather
Isolated showers.
Visibility
Mostly good.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
South 3 or 4, backing southeast 4 or 5 overnight into Tuesday, then increasing 5 or 6 Tuesday morning, easing south or southeast 4 or 5 during the evening.
State of sea
Slight soon building mainly moderate.
Weather
Occasional rain spreading from the southwest Tuesday morning, becoming more widespread and persistent during late afternoon & evening.
Visibility
Good, becoming moderate or poor in the rain.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
Low water
(2.5m)
High water
(5.3m)
Low water
(1.5m)
High water
(5.8m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
Adrian Cowin




