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.

Strong winds warnings in 20 regions

Summary

A deep area of low pressure will continue to move northwards to the west of the British Isles throughout tonight and Friday. Gales are expected in western and northern areas, with bands of rain or squally showers moving across all areas.

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.

Gale warnings in 23 regions

The general synopsis at midday

Low 200 miles west of Shannon 959 expected just west of Bailey 958 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.

Storm warnings in 8 regions

The general synopsis at 20:00 UTC on 30th Oct

At 301200UTC, low 52 north 20 west 959 expected 59 north 15 west 958 by 311200UTC. Low 73 north 01 east 996 expected 74 north 09 west 1005 by same time. Low 68 north 15 west 989 losing its identity. High 63 north 01 west 1007 dissipating

Coast & Sea information supplied by the Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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