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




