Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Saturday, 08 August 2026 at 10:50pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

High pressure centred over eastern Europe and low pressure near Iceland as a waving frontal zone affects the northwest of the British Isles.

Wind

South or Southwest 4 or 5, veering and decreasing West or Southwest 3 or 4 overnight. Little change then until veering North or Northwest 3 or 4 tomorrow evening.

State of sea

Slight, occasionally moderate in the west at first.

Weather

Fair, then occasional rain and drizzle later tonight and tomorrow.

Visibility

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain and drizzle.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

North or Northwest 3 or 4, falling Variable 2 or 3 later on Monday.

State of sea

Slight, becoming smooth or slight later.

Weather

Any remaining patchy rain and drizzle quickly clearing to become fair.

Visibility

Good, falling moderate or poor in any rain and drizzle at first.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(2.0m)
High water
(6.0m)
Low water
(2.0m)
High water
(5.7m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore