Inshore waters forecast and strong winds

General situation

A milder and occasionally strong southwesterly flow with rain or showers will persist through Saturday and Sunday.

Cape Wrath to Rattray Head including Orkney - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Easterly or southeasterly, veering southwesterly, 4 to 6, becoming cyclonic 2 to 4 later. Moderate or rough to the north and west of Orkney, slight or moderate elsewhere. Occasional rain or showers, but fair for a time. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly 4 to 6, becoming cyclonic 2 to 4 later. Moderate or rough to the north and west of Orkney, elsewhere slight or moderate, occasionally smooth later in Moray Firth. Showers. Moderate or good.

Rattray Head to Berwick upon Tweed - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southerly or southeasterly, veering westerly, 3 to 5, occasionally 6 in northeast. Slight, occasionally moderate in east, and smooth at times in Firth of Forth. Rain, fair for a time, then showers. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly backing southerly, 3 to 5, occasionally 6 at first, decreasing 3 or 4 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally smooth in Firth of Forth. Showers. Moderate or good.

Berwick upon Tweed to Whitby

24 hour forecast: South veering southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 3 at first and later. Slight. Occasional rain, fair for a time, then showers later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southwest, backing southeast for a time, 3 to 5. Slight. Showers. Good.

Whitby to Gibraltar Point

24 hour forecast: Southwest 3 to 5. Slight. Rain, fair for a time, then showers. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southwest, 3 to 5. Slight. Showers. Moderate or good.

Gibraltar Point to North Foreland - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 3 in north, and 7 in south. Smooth or slight in Thames estuary and the wash, slight or moderate elsewhere. Occasional rain until later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor until later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly, backing southerly at times later, 3 to 5, occasionally 6 in south and east. Smooth or slight in Thames estuary and the wash, slight or moderate elsewhere. Showers or rain later. Moderate or good.

North Foreland to Selsey Bill - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 offshore. Moderate, occasionally rough for a time offshore. Rain at times until later, fog patches at first. Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly 4 to 6, backing southeasterly 3 or 4 later. Moderate, occasionally slight in east. Showers or rain later. Moderate or good.

Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 to 6, occasionally 3 later. Moderate, occasionally rough until later. Occasional rain until later, fog patches at first. Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwest 4 to 6, backing south or southeast, 2 to 4 later. Moderate, occasionally slight near shore. Showers or rain later. Moderate or good.

Lyme Regis to Lands End including the Isles of Scilly - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first and 3 later. Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough until later near Isles of Scilly. Occasional rain or drizzle until later, fog patches at first. Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwest backing south later, 4 to 6, occasionally 3 later. Moderate or rough, becoming slight or moderate in east, occasionally very rough later near Isles of Scilly,. Fair, rain or drizzle later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor later.

Lands End to St Davids Head including the Bristol Channel - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first in west and 3 later in east. Moderate or rough, occasionally slight in inner Bristol Channel. Occasional rain or drizzle until later, fog patches at first. Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly backing southerly, 4 to 6, occasionally 3 in east. Moderate or rough, occasionally slight in inner Bristol Channel. Showers, rain or drizzle later. Moderate or good.

St Davids Head to Great Orme Head, including St Georges Channel - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first. Moderate, occasionally rough, but mainly slight east of Anglesey. Rain at first, showers later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwest backing south, 4 to 6. Moderate, occasionally rough, but mainly slight east of Anglesey. Showers, rain later. Moderate or good.

Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first. Slight or moderate. Occasional rain or drizzle, fog patches at first in southeast, showers later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first, but very poor for at first in southeast.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly, but southerly at first in north, 4 to 6, occasionally 7 in west. Slight or moderate. Showers, rain later. Moderate or good.

Isle of Man - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: South or southwest 4 to 6. Mainly moderate, occasionally rough for a time in far southwest at first. Rain or drizzle, then showers. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwest 5 or 6, backing south or southwest 4 or 5 later. Mainly moderate. Showers, then rain later. Good, occasionally moderate or poor.

Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southerly or southwesterly, 3 to 5, increasing 6 at times. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough in far north. Occasional rain, fair for a time, showers later. Good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly becoming cyclonic later, 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first in far north and southeast. Slight or moderate, but moderate or rough off the north coast. Showers, rain later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor later.

Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the Firth of Clyde and North Channel - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southerly or southwesterly 3 to 5, increasing 6 at times. Slight or moderate. Rain at times, showers later. Good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Cyclonic becoming southerly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 in southern North Channel. Slight or moderate, becoming rough at times near Mull of Kintyre. Showers, rain later. Good, occasionally poor later.

Mull of Kintyre to Ardnamurchan Point - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 in west. Rough or very rough, occasionally slight in sheltered east. Rain at first, squally showers later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 in west, backing southeasterly 3 to 5 later. Rough or very rough, slight at times in sheltered east, occasionally high for a time in west. Showers, rain later. Good, occasionally poor.

The Minch - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Cyclonic becoming southwesterly, 4 to 6,. Slight or moderate, becoming moderate or rough south of skye. Rain at first, then squally showers. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 for a time in south entrance, backing south 3 or 4 later. Slight or moderate, but moderate or rough south of skye. Squally showers, fair later. Good, occasionally poor until later.

Ardnamurchan Point to Cape Wrath - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Cyclonic becoming southwesterly, 4 to 6, increasing 7 at times. Rough, occasionally very rough in south and west, but moderate at times near Sutherland. Rain at first, then squally showers. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 in south, backing southerly 3 to 5 later. Rough or very rough, occasionally high for a time in south and southwest, moderate at times near Sutherland. Squally showers, fair later. Good, occasionally poor until later.

Shetland Isles - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Variable 2 to 4 at first in northeast, otherwise southeast 4 to 6, occasionally 7 for a time, veering southwesterly 4 to 6 later. Moderate or rough. Rain, then showers. Moderate or good, occasionally poor later.

For Coastal areas up to 60 nautical miles from Lerwick, Shetland - Strong wind warning

Valid Saturday 21 Feb 2026 at 1800 UTC until Sunday 22 Feb 2026 at 0600 UTC

General situation: Atlantic frontal system will move east across Shetland Waters.

Forecast: Southeasterly 2 to 4 increasing 5 to 7, veering southwesterly 4 to 6 later in southwest Moderate or rough Rain then showers Good, occasionally moderate or poor

Outlook for 12 Hours from 0600 UTC on Sunday 22 Feb until 1800 UTC on Sunday 22 Feb: Southwesterly 4 to 6, but southeasterly 5 to 7 at first in northeast Moderate or rough Showers Good, occasionally moderate or poor

Channel Islands - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West to southwest 4 to 5, increasing 5 to 6 overnight, decreasing 4 to 5 later. Moderate to rather rough, locally rough in the northwest, decreasing slight to moderate later, with a low to moderate swell throughout. Occasional rain, drizzle and mist, with a risk of fog patches. Moderate or good, locally poor or perhaps very poor.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwest 4 to 5, locally 3 in the south of the area later. Slight to moderate, with a low to moderate swell. Occasional rain, drizzle and mist, with a risk of fog patches, clearing for a time overnight. Moderate or good, locally poor or perhaps very poor.