Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Thursday, 06 August 2026 at 10:05pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

High to the southwest of Cornwall with an associated ridge to the North Sea. Low to the southeast of Iceland.

Wind

West or southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5 in places, backing south or southwest 4 or 5 tomorrow afternoon.

State of sea

Slight, becoming slight or moderate later tomorrow.

Weather

Mainly fair.

Visibility

Mostly good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

South or southwest 4 or 5.

State of sea

Slight or moderate.

Weather

Mainly fair.

Visibility

Generally good.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.8m)
High water
(6.0m)
Low water
(2.2m)
High water
(5.6m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Adrian Cowin