Coast and Sea

Tide Tables

Predicted times and heights for more than 500 locations around the UK.

Tidal information supplied by the UK Hydrographic Office.

Inshore Waters

Specialist forecasts for coastal waters, up to 12 nautical miles offshore, around the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

Strong winds warnings in 17 regions

Summary

Low pressure centred to the northwest of the United Kingdom will continue to bring strong winds with rain and showers today and tomorrow. High pressure will then start to build in from the southeast, with lighter winds and more settled conditions towards the southeast by Thursday.

Shipping Forecast

The world’s longest running continuous weather forecast, the Shipping Forecast offers specialist forecasts for 31 sea areas covering the waters around the British Isles.

The general synopsis at midday

Low Rockall 987 expected Bailey 997 by midday tomorrow

Extended Outlook

Longer-term forecasts, covering three days beyond the 24-hour Shipping Forecast, for three broad sea areas around the British Isles.

High Seas

Specialist forecasts including wind, sea state and visibility for 13 sea areas within the North Atlantic region known as METAREA I.

The general synopsis at 20:00 UTC on 19th May

At 191200UTC, low 43 north 36 west 991 expected 48 north 27 west 985 by 201200UTC. Low 57 north 13 west 987 expected 58 north 10 west 997 by same time. Low 54 north 38 west 993 losing its identity. New low 72 north 09 west 1011 by that time

Coast & Sea information supplied by the Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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