Inshore waters forecast and strong winds

General situation

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.

Cape Wrath to Rattray Head including Orkney - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: South or southwest veering west, 4 to 6, then veering northwest 3 to 5 later. Mainly slight or moderate, but smooth or slight in Moray Firth and becoming rough later near northwestern Orkney. Rain then showers, squally at first. Good, occasionally poor at first and moderate later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northwest becoming variable 2 to 4, then becoming east 3 to 5, becoming cyclonic 4 or 5 later. Smooth or slight in Moray Firth and moderate or rough to the west and north of Orkney, but elsewhere slight or moderate. Showers then fair, then rain later. Good, occasionally poor later.

Rattray Head to Berwick upon Tweed - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: South or southwest 4 to 6 veering west or southwest 3 to 5, then northwest 2 to 4 later. Mainly slight or moderate, but smooth or slight in Firth of Forth, and later also elsewhere. Rain or showers, perhaps thundery for a time. Good, occasionally poor for a time.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Northwest veering east or southeast, 2 to 4, then veering southwest 4 or 5 later. Smooth or slight, occasionally moderate near Rattray Head. Fair at first in north, otherwise occasional rain. Good, occasionally moderate.

Berwick upon Tweed to Whitby

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 3 to 5, becoming variable 2 or 3 later in north. Slight, becoming smooth or slight. Occasional rain or showers, perhaps thundery for a time. Good, occasionally moderate.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable becoming southeast 2 to 4, veering southwest 3 to 5 later. Smooth or slight. Rain at times. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.

Whitby to Gibraltar Point

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 3 or 4, occasionally 5 later in south. Slight, occasionally moderate at first in north and smooth in south. Rain at times later. Good, occasionally moderate later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southwest 3 to 5. Smooth or slight becoming slight occasionally moderate. Rain then showers, becoming fair later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor, becoming good later.

Gibraltar Point to North Foreland

24 hour forecast: Westerly or northwesterly backing southwesterly, 3 to 5. Slight or moderate at first near northeastern Norfolk, otherwise smooth or slight. Mainly fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 3 at first, then increasing 6 at times. Smooth or slight becoming slight or moderate. Rain at first in north, otherwise showers. Good, occasionally moderate.

North Foreland to Selsey Bill

24 hour forecast: Northwesterly 2 to 4 backing southwesterly 3 to 5. Slight, occasionally smooth in east. Mainly fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwesterly 3 or 4 increasing 5 or 6, occasionally 7 in east and 4 in west. Smooth or slight becoming moderate, then occasionally rough in west. Showers. Good.

Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis

24 hour forecast: West or northwest 2 or 3 backing southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5 later. Slight, occasionally moderate except close inshore. Showers for a time. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwest 4 to 6. Slight or moderate, becoming moderate or rough for a time. Showers. Good.

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

24 hour forecast: Westerly or southwesterly 2 to 4, backing southerly or southwesterly 4 or 5 later, occasionally 6 later in west. Slight in east, slight or moderate in west. Showers. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first. Moderate, occasionally slight in east. Showers, then rain at times later. Good, occasionally moderate later.

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

24 hour forecast: Westerly or southwesterly 3 or 4, backing southerly or southwesterly 4 or 5 later, occasionally 6 later in west. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough later near St David's Head. Showers. Good, occasionally moderate later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southwest 4 to 6. Slight or moderate at first in east, otherwise moderate or rough. Occasional rain or showers. Good, occasionally moderate.

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

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 3 at first, backing south 4 to 6 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough later near St David's Head. Rain later. Good, becoming moderate later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South veering southwest, 4 to 6. Moderate or rough, occasionally slight in north. Rain at times, becoming fair later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.

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

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in north, backing southerly 3 or 4 later. Slight or moderate. Showers, then rain later. Good, becoming moderate or poor later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southeast 3 to 5 veering southwest 3 or 4, then increasing 4 to 6 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally smooth at first in south. Rain then showers, becoming fair later. Moderate or poor, becoming good.

Isle of Man

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 or 5, decreasing 3 or 4 later, then backing south later. Slight or moderate. Showers, then rain later. Good, occasionally moderate.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southeast veering southwest, 3 or 4, then veering west 4 to 6 later. Slight or moderate, becoming moderate later. Rain then mainly fair. Good, occasionally moderate at first.

Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 3 to 5, becoming variable 3 or less for a time in north, then backing southeasterly 3 or 4 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally smooth in far south. Occasional rain or showers, perhaps thundery for a time. Moderate or good, occasionally poor in north.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southeast becoming cyclonic 2 to 4, then becoming southwest 3 to 5 later. Slight or moderate. Rain or showers, becoming fair later. Good, occasionally moderate.

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

24 hour forecast: Southwesterly 4 to 6 decreasing 3 or 4, becoming variable 2 to 4 later. Slight, occasionally moderate in North Channel and smooth in far north. Occasional rain or showers, perhaps thundery for a time. Good, occasionally poor.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable 2 to 4, becoming southwesterly 3 to 5 later. Smooth or slight, becoming moderate near the Mull of Galloway. Rain or showers, becoming fair later. Good, occasionally moderate.

Mull of Kintyre to Ardnamurchan Point - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 to 6 veering west 3 to 5, becoming variable 3 or less later. Moderate or rough at first in west, otherwise slight or moderate. Rain or showers, perhaps thundery for a time at first, becoming fair later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable 3 or less becoming east or southeast 3 to 5, veering southwest 4 or 5 later. Slight or moderate becoming smooth or slight, then becoming moderate or rough later. Rain or showers for a time. Good, occasionally poor for a time.

The Minch - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest veering west 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first, veering north or northeast 2 to 4 later. Smooth or slight to the east of Skye, and later also to the north of Skye, otherwise slight or moderate. Rain or showers, squally at first, becoming fair later. Good, occasionally poor at first and moderate later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Variable mainly northeast 2 to 4 becoming cyclonic 3 to 5, then southwest 4 to 6 later. Smooth or slight until later except in north, otherwise slight or moderate. Rain for a time later. Good, occasionally poor later.

Ardnamurchan Point to Cape Wrath - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest veering west 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first, veering north or northeast 2 to 4 later. Moderate or rough until later except in far north, otherwise slight or moderate. Rain or showers, squally at first, becoming fair later. Good, occasionally poor at first and moderate later.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: North or northeast 2 to 4 veering east or northeast 3 to 5, then southwest 4 to 6 later. Slight or moderate, becoming rough for a time at first in far north, then becoming moderate or rough later in south. Rain for a time later. Good, occasionally poor later.

Shetland Isles - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southerly or southwesterly 5 increasing 6 or 7, then veering westerly or northwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 later in north. Slight or moderate becoming moderate or rough, then becoming very rough later in north. Occasional rain, then showers. Good, occasionally poor at first and moderate later.

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

Valid Tuesday 01 Sep 2026 at 0600 UTC until Tuesday 01 Sep 2026 at 1800 UTC

General situation: Low pressure centred over Faroes will drift northeast, then deepen later on Tuesday

Forecast: South or southwest veering west, 4 to 6, occasionally 7 Mainly moderate, but slight east of Shetland at first and occasionally rough later in northeast Occasional rain Moderate or good, occasionally poor

Outlook for 12 Hours from 1800 UTC on Tuesday 01 Sep until 0600 UTC on Wednesday 02 Sep: West or northwest 5 to 7 Moderate or rough, becoming very rough later in north Showers Good, occasionally moderate

Channel Islands

24 hour forecast: West to northwest 2 to 3, locally variable 1 to 2 until mid-afternoon, backing southwest 2 to 4 overnight. Smooth to slight with a low swell. Risk of light isolated showers, mainly before midday. Good, perhaps locally moderate.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: West to southwest 4 to 5, perhaps occasionally 6 mid-channel. Smooth to slight, increasing slight to moderate in the morning, locally rather rough in the north and west of the area. Fair. Good.