Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 10:00pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Strong winds.
Synopsis
High pressure in the mid-Atlantic, and low pressure over Scandinavia, with various troughs affecting the British Isles.
Wind
North or Northwest 5 or 6, occasionally 7 at first, decreasing 4 or 5 in the east of the area tomorrow morning.
State of sea
Mainly moderate, falling slight or moderate tomorrow morning.
Weather
Occasional showers, becoming isolated tomorrow afternoon.
Visibility
Good, occasionally moderate or possibly poor in showers.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
North or North-Northwest 5 or 6 in the west of the area, but 4 or 5 in the east, becoming Northwest 4 or 5 in all waters during Friday.
State of sea
Slight or moderate.
Weather
Isolated showers at first, becoming mainly fair.
Visibility
Good, occasionally moderate in showers.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
Low water
(1.2m)
High water
(6.1m)
Low water
(1.0m)
High water
(6.4m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
Stephanie Clayton




