Inshore waters forecast and strong winds

General situation

A ridge of high pressure across much of the United Kingdom giving light or moderate winds and mainly fair weather in the south, will move away southeastwards. However westerly or southwesterly winds across the north will be strong at times bringing occasional showers. A deepening Atlantic low will then move east into western and northern areas over the weekend, with strengthening winds across all parts, and a risk of gales in some places, along with rain or showers in the northwest on Saturday moving southeast on Sunday.

Cape Wrath to Rattray Head including Orkney - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Westerly or southwesterly 5 to 7, perhaps gale 8 later in north, then becoming cyclonic 4 to 6 later. Slight or moderate in south, moderate or rough in north, occasionally very rough near north Orkney. Showers, rain later in north. Moderate or good, occasionally poor later in north.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Cyclonic 4 to 6, increasing 6 to gale 8, becoming northerly or northwesterly later, perhaps severe gale 9 later in east. Slight or moderate until later in Moray Firth, otherwise moderate or rough, becoming very rough at times in north and also later in east. Rain, but sleet later in northwest, wintry showers later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Rattray Head to Berwick upon Tweed - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 to 6, occasionally 7 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally smooth in Firth of Forth. Showers mainly in north. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southwest 5 to 7, veering north or northwest 6 to gale 8 later, perhaps severe gale 9 later. Slight or moderate, becoming moderate or rough in north, occasionally very rough later near Rattray Head. Occasional rain. Good, occasionally poor.

Berwick upon Tweed to Whitby - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 to 6. Moderate, becoming slight at times. Fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southwest 5 to 7, occasionally 4 later. Slight or moderate. Fair then occasional rain. Good, occasionally poor.

Whitby to Gibraltar Point - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West backing southwest, then south later, 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Moderate, becoming slight at times. Fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southwest 4 to 6. Slight or moderate. Rain later. Good, occasionally moderate later.

Gibraltar Point to North Foreland

24 hour forecast: Northwesterly backing southwesterly, 2 to 4, then backing southerly or southeasterly 3 to 5 later. Slight, occasionally smooth in Thames estuary and moderate at first in north. Fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southerly or southeasterly veering southwesterly, 3 to 5, increasing 5 to 7 later, occasionally gale 8 later. Smooth or slight becoming slight or moderate, occasionally rough later in east. Rain later. Good, occasionally poor later.

North Foreland to Selsey Bill

24 hour forecast: Variable 2 to 4, becoming southeasterly 3 to 5 later. Smooth or slight. Fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southeasterly 4 or 5, veering southerly or southwesterly 4 to 6, increasing 6 to gale 8 later. Slight becoming moderate, then rough later. Rain or showers later. Good, occasionally poor later.

Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis

24 hour forecast: Variable 3 or less, becoming east or southeast 3 to 5. Smooth or slight, becoming slight later. Fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southeast 4 or 5, veering south or southwest 4 to 6, veering west 6 to gale 8 later. Slight becoming moderate, then rough or very rough later. Fair then occasional rain, thundery showers later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor later.

Lyme Regis to Lands End including the Isles of Scilly

24 hour forecast: East 2 to 4, veering south or southeast 4 or 5. Smooth or slight until later in east, otherwise slight occasionally moderate. Mainly fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southeast 4 to 6, veering west or southwest 6 to gale 8 later. Slight or moderate becoming moderate or rough, occasionally very rough later. Occasional rain, thundery showers later. Good, occasionally poor.

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

24 hour forecast: South or southeast 2 to 4, increasing 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later. Smooth or slight, becoming slight or moderate later, occasionally rough later in northwest. Mainly fair. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southeast veering southwest, 4 to 6, then veering northwest 6 to gale 8 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough in west, becoming rough or very rough later. Occasional rain, thundery showers later. Good, occasionally poor.

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

24 hour forecast: Variable 2 to 4, becoming south or southeast 4 to 6. Smooth or slight becoming slight or moderate, occasionally rough later in west. Showers. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South 5 to 7, veering northwest 6 to gale 8 later. Moderate or rough, occasionally slight in east. Fair then occasional rain, thundery showers later. Good, occasionally poor.

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

24 hour forecast: Westerly or southwesterly 3 or 4, increasing 4 to 6, backing southerly later, occasionally 7 later in north. Smooth or slight becoming slight or moderate. Showers. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southerly or southeasterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 in north, veering northwesterly 6 to gale 8 later, perhaps severe gale 9 later. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough in north and later in south. Rain at times. Good, occasionally poor.

Isle of Man - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West backing southwest, 3 or 4, then backing south or southwest 5 or 6, occasionally 7 later. Slight, becoming moderate later. Showers. Mainly good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South or southwest 6 or 7, decreasing 5 or 6, then veering northwest 7 or gale 8 later. Moderate or rough, becoming slight or moderate for a time. Occasional rain. Good, occasionally moderate.

Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Southwest 4 to 6, backing south 5 to 7 later. Smooth or slight at first in south, otherwise slight or moderate. Showers. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: South 5 to 7, veering west or southwest 4 to 6, then northwest 7 to severe gale 9 later. Slight or moderate occasionally rough, becoming rough or very rough later except in far south. Occasional rain, showers later. Good, occasionally poor.

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, occasionally 7 later. Smooth or slight becoming slight or moderate. Showers at first. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southerly or southwesterly 5 to 7, occasionally 4 until later, then veering northwesterly 7 to severe gale 9 later. Slight or moderate occasionally rough, becoming rough or very rough later in North Channel. Occasional rain, showers later. Good, occasionally poor.

Mull of Kintyre to Ardnamurchan Point - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: Westerly 3 to 5, backing southwesterly 4 to 6, then southerly 5 to 7 later. Slight or moderate, becoming moderate or rough in west. Showers. Good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southerly 5 to 7, veering southwesterly 4 to 6, then northerly or northwesterly 6 to gale 8 later, perhaps severe gale 9 later. Moderate or rough, occasionally slight in sheltered east and very rough later in west. Occasional rain, showers later. Good, occasionally poor.

The Minch - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West 4 to 6, backing southwest, then becoming cyclonic later, 5 to 7. Slight or moderate, occasionally rough later mainly near entrances. Showers, rain later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor later in north.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Cyclonic 5 to 7, becoming north or northeast 7 to severe gale 9 later, then decreasing 4 to 6 later. Moderate or rough occasionally slight, becoming rough or very rough later in north. Rain at times, showers later, perhaps wintry. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Ardnamurchan Point to Cape Wrath - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West 4 to 6, backing southwest, then becoming cyclonic later, 5 to 7. Moderate or rough. Showers, rain later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor later in north.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Cyclonic 5 to 7, becoming north or northeast 7 to severe gale 9 later, then decreasing 4 to 6 later. Moderate or rough, becoming rough or very rough for a time. Rain at times, showers later, perhaps wintry. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Shetland Isles - Strong wind warning

24 hour forecast: West or southwest 4 to 6, increasing 6 or 7, occasionally gale 8 later, then veering northwest 4 or 5 later. Moderate or rough, becoming rough or very rough except in eastern shelter. Occasional rain or showers. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

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

Valid Friday 13 Nov 2026 at 1800 UTC until Saturday 14 Nov 2026 at 0600 UTC

General situation: A ridge over extending north across the North Sea topples east through Saturday with a trough swing southeast across Shetland waters.

Forecast: West or southwest 5 to 7, occasionally 4 at first Moderate or rough, becoming very rough in west Rain or showers Moderate or good, occasionally poor

Outlook for 12 Hours from 0600 UTC on Saturday 14 Nov until 1800 UTC on Saturday 14 Nov: Southwesterly 6 to gale 8 veering westerly or northwesterly 5 or 6, occasionally 4 later in south Rough or very rough, but moderate in well sheltered eastern waters Rain or showers Moderate or good, occasionally poor

Channel Islands

24 hour forecast: East to northeast 3 to 4, veering southeast by midnight, increasing 4 to 5 for a time tomorrow. Smooth, gradually increasing slight. Fine. Good to very good.

Outlook for the following 24 hours: Southeast 3 to 4, veering south to southwest 5 to 6 by dawn, then west to southwest 7 to gale 8 by mid-afternoon. Slight, increasing moderate to rather rough by dawn, then rather rough to very rough later. Rain or showers after midnight, occasionally heavy, perhaps thundery. Good to very good, becoming moderate to good by dawn, locally poor at times.