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 21:00UTC Tuesday , 01 July 2025 for the period ending 00:00UTC Friday.
General Situation
At 18:00UTC shallow low, 1012mb, Kent, expected to move east with associated fronts affecting the area until midday Tuesday. High, 1031mb, mid-Atlantic, expected to extend a ridge over the area by midday Wednesday.
Forecast from 00:00UTC Wednesday to 00:00UTC Thursday.
Wind: West to northwest 3 to 4, veering north to northwest 4 to 5 by dawn.
Sea state: Smooth or slight with a low swell, locally moderate in the west of the area later.
Weather: Showers, perhaps thundery, clearing during the afternoon.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate, perhaps poor.
Outlook from 00:00UTC Thursday to 00:00UTC Friday.
Wind: Northwest 4 to 5, veering north to northeast 3 to 4 by dawn, perhaps occasionally 5 later.
Sea state: Smooth or slight, with a low swell at first.
Weather: Fair or fine.
Visibility: Good.