Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Friday, 06 November 2026 at 11:40am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

High pressure over Scandinavia, with a ridge across the Irish Sea.

Wind

East or northeast 3 or 4, becoming variable 3 or less overnight.

State of sea

Smooth or slight.

Weather

Mainly fair at first, then outbreaks of rain spreading from the south later today and tonight, becoming more scattered tomorrow morning.

Visibility

Mostly good, occasionally moderate in the rain.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

Variable 3 or less.

State of sea

Smooth or slight.

Weather

Patchy rain, soon clearing to isolated showers.

Visibility

Mostly good, occasionally moderate in places.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.4m)
High water
(6.8m)
Low water
(0.9m)
High water
(6.2m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Adrian Cowin