Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Friday, 12 June 2026 at 11:30am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Strong winds.

Synopsis

Low pressure near Iceland, while a weak frontal zone continues to clear the area this afternoon.

Wind

West or Southwest 4 or 5 occasionally 6, veering West 5 or 6 this evening, occasionally touching 7 in the east of the area.

State of sea

Slight or moderate, building mainly moderate later.

Weather

Mainly fair, with a risk of isolated showers tomorrow morning.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate in showers.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

Westerly 5 or 6, decreasing 3 to 5 tomorrow afternoon, then veering Northwest in the evening. Becoming North or Northwest 2 to 4 later.

State of sea

Slight or moderate, falling smooth or slight later.

Weather

Isolated showers tomorrow morning, becoming fair.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate in any showers.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.4m)
High water
(6.1m)
Low water
(1.0m)
High water
(6.5m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Stephanie Clayton