Coast and Sea
Tide Tables
Predicted times and heights for more than 500 locations around the UK.
Tidal information supplied by the UK Hydrographic Office.
Inshore Waters
Specialist forecasts for coastal waters, up to 12 nautical miles offshore, around the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
Summary
The United Kingdom will lie in a south to southwesterly airflow during Thursday, with strong winds and showers affecting most areas. Atlantic fronts will spread more widespread rain or drizzle across northern and western areas later in the day and through Friday.
Shipping Forecast
The world’s longest running continuous weather forecast, the Shipping Forecast offers specialist forecasts for 31 sea areas covering the waters around the British Isles.
The general synopsis at midday
Low 200 miles west of Shannon 994 expected Rockall 991 by midday tomorrow
Extended Outlook
Longer-term forecasts, covering three days beyond the 24-hour Shipping Forecast, for three broad sea areas around the British Isles.
High Seas
Specialist forecasts including wind, sea state and visibility for 13 sea areas within the North Atlantic region known as METAREA I.
The general synopsis at 20:00 UTC on 16th Apr
At 161200UTC, low 53 north 19 west 994 expected 58 north 11 west 992 by 171200UTC. Low 64 north 29 west 990 expected 62 north 41 west 987 by same time. New low expected 68 north 16 west 994
Coast & Sea information supplied by the Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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