Inshore waters forecast and strong winds

General situation

A ridge of high pressure will retreat westwards, allowing a developing low to track southeastwards across the North Sea later tonight. The ridge will then build back eastwards during Monday, before declining southwards on Tuesday as another low takes its position to the north of Scotland.

Cape Wrath to Rattray Head including Orkney - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West 3 to 5, veering north 5 to 7, then backing northwest 2 to 4 later. Slight or moderate, but moderate or rough in far northwest. Rain at first, then showers. Good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northwest 2 to 4, backing south or southwest 4 to 6, then veering west 5 to 7 later. Slight or moderate, becoming rough later in far northwest. Rain or showers. Good, occasionally moderate.

Rattray Head to Berwick upon Tweed - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Variable 2 to 4, becoming northwest 5 to 7, then veering north 3 to 5 later. Smooth or slight, becoming slight or moderate, occasionally rough near Rattray Head. Showers, but rain for a time at first. Good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: North 3 to 5, becoming variable 2 to 4, then west or southwest 4 to 6 later. Slight or moderate. Showers, but rain for a time later. Good, occasionally moderate later.

Berwick upon Tweed to Whitby - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Variable 1 to 3, becoming west 4 or 5, then veering north 5 to 7 later. Slight becoming moderate, occasionally rough later. Fair at first, then showers. Good, becoming moderate for a time.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: North 5 or 6, becoming variable 2 to 4, then west 4 or 5 later. Moderate, occasionally rough at first, and occasionally slight later. Showers, but fair for a time. Good.

Whitby to Gibraltar Point - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Northeast becoming variable 2 to 4, then becoming northwest 5 or 6 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough later in north. Showers later. Good, occasionally moderate later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northwest 5 or 6, decreasing 3 or 4, then backing southwest 4 or 5 later. Moderate, occasionally rough at first, and occasionally slight later. Showers, but fair for a time. Good.

Gibraltar Point to North Foreland - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Northeasterly 5 or 6, becoming variable 2 to 4, then northwesterly 4 to 6 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough later in far northeast. Rain at first in south, showers later. Good, occasionally moderate.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northwesterly 5 or 6, occasionally 7 at first in east, backing southwesterly 4 or 5 later. Moderate or rough at first in north, otherwise slight or moderate. Showers at first. Good, occasionally moderate at first.

North Foreland to Selsey Bill - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Northeasterly 6 to gale 8, backing northerly 5 or 6, then backing northwesterly 3 or 4 later. Moderate, occasionally rough at first, becoming smooth or slight later. Rain at first, showers later. Good, occasionally moderate at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northwesterly veering northerly, then backing southwesterly later, 3 to 5. Smooth or slight, but slight or moderate near North Foreland. Showers at first. Good, occasionally moderate at first.

Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Northeast 4 to 6, backing northwest 3 or 4 later. Slight or moderate, becoming smooth or slight later. Rain at first, showers later. Good, occasionally moderate at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: North or northwest 3 to 5, becoming variable 2 to 4, then southwest 4 or 5 later. Smooth or slight. Showers at first. Good, occasionally moderate at first.

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

24 hour forecast: Northeast 4 to 6, backing north or northwest 3 or 4 later. Slight or moderate, but moderate or rough in far west. Showers later. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northwest 3 to 5, becoming variable 2 to 4 later. Smooth or slight in east, slight or moderate in west. Showers at first. Good.

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

24 hour forecast: Northeast 4 to 6, backing northwest 3 to 5 later. Slight or moderate in west, smooth or slight in east. Showers later. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northwest 4 or 5, becoming variable 2 to 4 for a time. Slight, occasionally moderate in far west. Showers at first. Good.

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

24 hour forecast: North or northeast 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first, backing northwest later. Slight or moderate. Showers later. Good, occasionally moderate later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: North or northwest 4 or 5, becoming variable 2 to 4 for a time. Slight, occasionally moderate. Showers, but fair for a time. Good.

Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway

24 hour forecast: Variable 2 to 4, becoming northwest 4 or 5, then variable 2 to 4 later. Smooth or slight, becoming slight or moderate. Showers for a time. Good, occasionally moderate.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable 2 to 4, becoming northwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Smooth or slight, becoming moderate later. Showers later. Good, occasionally moderate later.

Isle of Man - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: North or northwest 3 or 4, increasing 5 or 6, then veering northeast 3 or 4 later. Slight, becoming moderate for a time. Showers for a time. Good, occasionally moderate.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northeast 3 or 4, backing west or northwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Slight becoming moderate. Rain or drizzle for a time. Good, occasionally moderate.

Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Variable 2 to 4, becoming northwest 4 to 6, then variable 2 to 4 later. Slight or moderate. Showers, fair later. Good, occasionally moderate.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable 2 to 4, becoming west or northwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Slight or moderate, becoming rough later in far north. Fair at first, then showers. Good, occasionally moderate.

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

24 hour forecast: Variable 2 to 4, becoming northwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in North Channel, then variable 2 to 4 later. Slight or moderate, but smooth or slight in Firth of Clyde. Showers, fair later. Good, occasionally moderate.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable 2 to 4, becoming westerly or northwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Slight or moderate, but smooth or slight in Firth of Clyde. Fair at first, then showers. Good, occasionally moderate.

Mull of Kintyre to Ardnamurchan Point - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West 3 to 5, veering northwest 4 to 6, then becoming variable 2 to 4 later. Slight or moderate, but smooth or slight in shelter. Showers, fair later. Good, occasionally moderate at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable 2 to 4, becoming west or northwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Slight or moderate, becoming rough later in west. Fair at first, then rain or showers. Good, occasionally moderate.

The Minch - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West veering north 4 to 6, then becoming variable 2 to 4 later. Slight or moderate, but smooth or slight in shelter. Rain at first, then showers, fair later. Good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable 2 to 4, becoming west 5 or 6, occasionally 7 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally smooth at first in shelter. Fair at first, then rain or showers. Moderate or good.

Ardnamurchan Point to Cape Wrath - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West veering north 4 to 6, then becoming variable 2 to 4 later. Moderate or rough. Rain at first, then showers, fair later. Good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable 2 to 4, becoming west 5 or 6, occasionally 7 later. Moderate, becoming rough later. Fair at first, then rain or showers. Moderate or good.

Shetland Isles - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Northwest 3 or 4, veering north 5 or 6, then backing northwest 3 or 4 later. Moderate, occasionally rough. Rain at first, then wintry showers, fair later. Good, occasionally moderate.

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

Valid Sunday 10 May 2026 at 1200 UTC until Monday 11 May 2026 at 0000 UTC

General situation: A shallow, but developing, low moves southeast across Orkney this afternoon introducing a cold, showery northerly airstream across Shetland waters

Forecast: Northwesterly, but cyclonic for a time in south, 3 or 4, occasionally 5 in north, veering northerly 5 or 6 Moderate or rough, but slight in well sheltered eastern waters Rain then showers Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first

Outlook for 12 Hours from 0000 UTC on Monday 11 May until 1200 UTC on Monday 11 May: Northerly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first in south, backing northwesterly 3 or 4 later in west Moderate or rough, but slight in well sheltered eastern waters Showers dying out Mainly good

Channel Islands - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Northeast 5 to 6 with gusts to 35kt, perhaps locally 7, backing north 4 to 5 overnight then north to northwest by midday Monday. Moderate to rather rough, locally rough in the west at first, decreasing slight to moderate overnight then smooth to slight with a low swell by midday. Rain or showers, mainly in the east and the south of the area, perhaps with thunder, clearing overnight. Good, occasionally moderate, perhaps locally poor.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: North to northwest 3 to 4, locally 5 at first, veering, in the east of the area, northeast to east 2 to 3 for a time. Smooth to slight with a low swell. Fair or fine. Good or very good.