Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Valid for 24 Hours
Issued on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 8:20am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings
Strong winds.
Synopsis
A frontal system will quickly clear away northeastwards, before further fronts arrive tomorrow.
Wind
Southeast 5 to 7, but south-westerly 5 or 6 in the southwest of the area, becoming southwest 5 or 6 in all waters this morning. Decreasing 4 or 5 this afternoon, then increasing occasionally 6 for a time this evening and overnight.
State of sea
Moderate or rough, becoming moderate later this morning.
Weather
Rain and drizzle clearing this morning.
Visibility
Moderate or poor at first, becoming good this morning.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Wind
Southwest 4 or 5 occasionally 6, backing south or southwest 5 to 7 around midday tomorrow. Decreasing 5 or 6 overnight into Friday.
State of sea
Mainly moderate, becoming moderate or rough for a time tomorrow afternoon and overnight into Friday.
Weather
Outbreaks of rain.
Visibility
Good, falling moderate or poor in rain.
Approximate times of tides in Douglas
High water
(5.5m)
Low water
(2.0m)
High water
(5.9m)
Low water
(1.9m)
(heights in metres above Chart Datum)
Forecast by
Stephanie Clayton
