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 Saturday , 06 December 2025 for the period ending 12:00UTC Monday.
General Situation
At 06:00UTC low 977mb, northwest of Ireland, losing its identity. Developing low, moving northeast, expected 982mb, near Aberdeen by Monday, with associated fronts affecting the area at times.
Forecast from 12:00UTC Saturday to 12:00UTC Sunday.
Wind: West to southwest 5 to 7 with gusts to 45kt, decreasing 4 to 6 with gusts to 35kt this evening, backing south to southwest around midnight, increasing 5 to 7 later.
Sea state: Rough to very rough, decreasing moderate with a moderate swell for a time overnight, becoming rather rough to rough later.
Weather: Scattered showers, locally heavy. Rain or drizzle from evening, perhaps heavy for a time overnight, with mist patches.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate to poor.
Outlook from 12:00UTC Sunday to 12:00UTC Monday.
Wind: Southwest 5 to 7, with gusts to 45kt for a time in the afternoon, decreasing 4 to 6 by dusk.
Sea state: Rather rough to rough, decreasing moderate with a low swell in the southeast later.
Weather: Occasional rain and drizzle, perhaps heavy at times, with mist patches.
Visibility: Moderate to good, occasionally poor.
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