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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 09:00UTC Wednesday , 18 March 2026 for the period ending 12:00UTC Friday.

General Situation

At 06:00UTC high, 1033mb, Baltic Sea, expected 1029mb, by midday Thursday.

Forecast from 12:00UTC Wednesday to 12:00UTC Thursday.

Wind: East to northeast 3 to 4, increasing 4 to 5 late afternoon, locally 3 later.

Sea state: Smooth or slight with a low swell, increasing moderate mid-Channel.

Weather: Fine.

Visibility: Good or very good.

Outlook from 12:00UTC Thursday to 12:00UTC Friday.

Wind: East to northeast 3 to 4, occasionally 5 until late evening Thursday.

Sea state: Smooth to slight with a low swell.

Weather: Fine.

Visibility: Good or very good.

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