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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