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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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