Shipping Forecast

Issued by Jersey Met at 15:00UTC Wednesday , 01 April 2026 for the period ending 18:00UTC Friday.

General

At 12:00UTC high, 1036mb, mid-Atlantic, extended a ridge across the area, expected to decline. New low, expected 986mb, Hebrides, by midday Friday.

Forecast from 18:00UTC Wednesday to 18:00UTC Thursday.

Forecast
Risk of light rain and drizzle, clearing by dawn.
Wind
West to northwest 3 to 4, soon veering north 4 to 5, decreasing 3 to 4 by midday, then backing west to southwest later.
Visibility
Good or very good, perhaps occasionally moderate.
Sea State
Smooth or light, with a low swell.
Sea Temperature
10.9°C

Outlook from 18:00UTC Thursday to 18:00UTC Friday.

Forecast
Occasional rain and drizzle.
Wind
Southwest 4 to 5, perhaps occasionally 6 mid-Channel.
Visibility
Good or very good, occasionally moderate.
Sea State
Slight with a low swell, soon increasing slight to moderate, occasionally rather rough in the northwest.