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 Monday , 31 August 2026 for the period ending 06:00UTC Wednesday.
General Situation
At 00:00UTC low, 1001mb, Scotland, expected 998mb, Faeroes by midday Tuesday. Azores high, expected 1024mb extending a ridge to the Channel Islands by same time.
Forecast from 06:00UTC Monday to 06:00UTC Tuesday.
Wind: West to southwest 5 to 6, soon decreasing 4 to 5, veering northwest 3 to 4 during the afternoon.
Sea state: Rather rough to rough, decreasing moderate to rather rough after midday, then smooth or slight with a low swell tomorrow morning.
Weather: Isolated showers, mainly at first.
Visibility: Good, locally moderate.
Outlook from 06:00UTC Tuesday to 06:00UTC Wednesday.
Wind: West to southwest 2 to 3, locally 4 mid-Channel from midday, increasing 4 to 5 after midnight.
Sea state: Smooth or slight, with a low swell.
Weather: Risk of isolated showers at first.
Visibility: Good, perhaps locally moderate.
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