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 21:00UTC Thursday , 30 October 2025 for the period ending 00:00UTC Sunday.
General Situation
At 18:00UTC low, 956mb, 300 miles west of Ireland, expected 959mb just south of Iceland, by Saturday, with associated fronts affecting the area at times.
Forecast from 00:00UTC Friday to 00:00UTC Saturday.
Wind: South 6 to 7, perhaps with gusts to 45kt at first, locally 5 at times after dawn, veering southwest later, perhaps occasionally gale 8.
Sea state: Slight to moderate with a low to moderate swell in the south, rather rough in the north and west, locally rough at times.
Weather: Occasional rain, clearing to blustery showers by dawn, perhaps locally heavy.
Visibility: Good or very good, occasionally moderate, perhaps locally poor.
Outlook from 00:00UTC Saturday to 00:00UTC Sunday.
Wind: Southwest 6 to 7, perhaps occasionally gale 8 at first, decreasing 5 to 6 by dawn, locally 7 during the afternoon, veering west by dusk.
Sea state: Slight to moderate with a low to moderate swell in the south, rather rough to rough in the north and west, perhaps locally very rough on Saturday morning.
Weather: Blustery showers, perhaps locally heavy, risk of isolated thunderstorms until midday.
Visibility: Good or very good, occasionally moderate, perhaps locally poor.
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