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 15:00UTC Wednesday , 30 July 2025 for the period ending 18:00UTC Friday.
General Situation
At 12:00UTC high, 1031mb, Azores, extends a ridge across the area. Low, 1019mb, just west of Ireland, expected to move eastwards with associated fronts affecting the area at times.
Forecast from 18:00UTC Wednesday to 18:00UTC Thursday.
Wind: West to northwest 3 to 4, increasing 4 to 5 tomorrow afternoon.
Sea state: Smooth or slight, perhaps locally moderate later.
Weather: Patchy rain, drizzle and mist from dawn.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate to poor.
Outlook from 18:00UTC Thursday to 18:00UTC Friday.
Wind: West to northwest 4 to 5, veering north to northwest overnight, backing northwest 3 to 4 by midday Friday.
Sea state: Smooth or slight with a diminishing low swell. Perhaps locally moderate at first.
Weather: Risk of rain, drizzle and mist at first.
Visibility: Good, perhaps moderate to poor at first.
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