Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 10:00pm by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings

Nil.

Synopsis

High pressure covers the area and much of Europe, while low pressure covers the mid-Atlantic.

Wind

South or Southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5 in the south of the area this evening and overnight, but falling Variable 3 or less in the southeast. Becoming Variable 2 to 4 in all waters tomorrow evening.

State of sea

Slight, occasionally moderate in the south this evening and overnight, falling smooth or slight later.

Weather

Mainly fair, but with a risk of mist patches.

Visibility

Moderate or good, occasionally poor in any mist.

Outlook for the following 24 hours

Wind

Variable 2 to 4, decreasing 3 or less overnight into Monday, settling Northerly later.

State of sea

Smooth or slight.

Weather

Mainly fair, but with a risk of mist patches.

Visibility

Moderate or good, occasionally poor in any mist.

Approximate times of tides in Douglas

Low water
(1.7m)
High water
(5.9m)
Low water
(1.6m)
High water
(5.3m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)

Forecast by

Stephanie Clayton