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 Tuesday , 03 February 2026 for the period ending 06:00UTC Thursday.
General Situation
At 00:00UTC complex low, 977mb, 300 miles southwest of Ireland, with little change expected. Associated fronts affecting the area at times.
Forecast from 06:00UTC Tuesday to 06:00UTC Wednesday.
Wind: South to southwest 3 to 4, backing south to southeast by dusk, increasing 4 to 5 later.
Sea state: Slight to moderate with a low to moderate swell, locally rather rough in the north of the area.
Weather: Risk of rain or showers.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate.
Outlook from 06:00UTC Wednesday to 06:00UTC Thursday.
Wind: South to southeast 4 to 5, locally 6, veering south later.
Sea state: Slight, occasionally moderate, with a low to moderate swell.
Weather: Risk of showers.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate.
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