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




