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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 03:00UTC Sunday , 18 May 2025 for the period ending 06:00UTC Tuesday.

General Situation

At 00:00UTC high, 1033mb, east of Iceland, extended a ridge to France and Biscay, expected to persist.

Forecast from 06:00UTC Sunday to 06:00UTC Monday.

Wind: East 2 to 3, backing northeast to north 2 to 4 by midday, perhaps locally 5 in the south of the area this afternoon, then veering east to northeast 3 to 4 by midnight, increasing 4 to 5 overnight.

Sea state: Smooth or slight.

Weather: Fine.

Visibility: Good.

Outlook from 06:00UTC Monday to 06:00UTC Tuesday.

Wind: Northeast 4 to 5 backing northeast to north 3 to 4 overnight.

Sea state: Smooth or slight, increasing moderate at times in the north and west.

Weather: Fine.

Visibility: Good.

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