Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Saturday, 04 July 2026 at 10:45pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Strong winds.

Synopsis

High pressure to the south of Ireland as a waving frontal zone affects the north of the British Isles.

Wind

West or Southwest 4 occasionally 5, especially in east of area.

State of sea

Slight, occasionally moderate in the east.

Weather

Fair, patchy drizzle possible for a time.

Visibility

Good, falling moderate in any drizzle.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

West or Southwest 4 occasionally 5, especially in the east.

State of sea

Slight, perhaps moderate in the east at times.

Weather

Mainly fair, risk of patchy drizzle in places for a time.

Visibility

Good, falling moderate in any drizzle.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.7m)
High water
(6.1m)
Low water
(1.1m)
High water
(6.1m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore