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 12 regions

Summary

A cold front and associated outbreaks of rain will move southeastwards across Scotland during Tuesday, becoming slow-moving across southern Scotland and Northern Ireland on Tuesday night. Then further Atlantic fronts will move eastwards across Wales and England during Wednesday, bringing outbreaks of rain and strong winds to most 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 warning in 1 region

The general synopsis at midnight

Low west Bailey 1000 moving steadily eastwards, losing its identity

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 31st Aug

At 311200UTC, low 62 north 07 west 1001, expected 63 north 04 west 999 by 011200UTC. Low 47 north 28 west 1007 expected 51 north 20 west 1009 by same time. New low expected 52 north 38 west 999 by that time. Low 61 north 27 west 1001, moving steadily east, losing its identity. at 311200UTC, new high expected 67 north 32 west 1016 by 011200UTC

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

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