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