Channel Islands shipping forecast
For the area bounded by latitude 50°N, the French coast between Cap de la Hague and Ile de Brehat and longitude 3°W.
Issued by Jersey Met at 03:00UTC Wednesday , 04 February 2026 for the period ending 06:00UTC Friday.
General Situation
At 00:00UTC complex low mid-Atlantic, 965mb, slow moving, with associated fronts affecting the area at times.
Forecast from 06:00UTC Wednesday to 06:00UTC Thursday.
Wind: Southeast 4 to 5, locally 6, backing southeast to east 5 to 6 by mid-afternoon, perhaps locally 7, veering south to southwest 4 to 5 later.
Sea state: Slight to moderate with a moderate swell, increasing rather rough to rough in the north for a time overnight.
Weather: A risk of showers at first. Occasional rain from mid-afternoon.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate, perhaps locally poor.
Outlook from 06:00UTC Thursday to 06:00UTC Friday.
Wind: Southwest 4 to 5, backing southeast by midday, increasing 5 to 6 by dusk, veering south to southwest 3 to 4 later.
Sea state: Slight to moderate with a low swell, decreasing smooth or slight with a moderate swell later.
Weather: Rain, locally heavy, clearing to showers. Risk of mist patches.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate, perhaps locally poor.
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