Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Friday, 14 February 2025 at 8:35am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Strong winds.

Synopsis

A complex area of low pressure lies in the mid-Atlantic, with associated frontal troughs spreading slowly across the Irish Sea later today.

Wind

Southeast 6, occasionally 7 in places, decreasing 5 or 6 this afternoon, then 4 or 5 this evening or at first tonight. Backing East or Southeast later in the night.

State of sea

Moderate, but moderate to rough in the west of the area at first, then becoming slight or moderate tonight.

Weather

Fair, then occasional rain spreading slowly from the southwest later today and tonight.

Visibility

Good, occasionally moderate in rain later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

East or Southeast 4 or 5, increasing 5 or 6 tomorrow evening or at first overnight into Sunday.

State of sea

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate overnight into Sunday.

Weather

Patchy rain and drizzle.

Visibility

Moderate or good.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

High water
(7.2m)
Low water
(0.8m)
High water
(6.4m)
Low water
(1.3m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Colin Gartshore