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The Maze (Argyll)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
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| 07:00 | 3.4kts | 3.6kts | | 0.6m | 11.3sec | | -1mm | -1% | 13°C | 14°C |
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| 10:00 | 7.4kts | 8kts | | 0.7m | 11sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 13:00 | 4.4kts | 4.6kts | | 0.7m | 10.7sec | | 0mm | 0% | 15°C | 14°C |
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| 16:00 | 2.9kts | 3kts | | 0.6m | 10.4sec | | 0mm | 1% | 16°C | 15°C |
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First light: 03:56-04:55 / Last light: 22:11-23:10
General info
| Beach faces | W |
|---|---|
| Best wind | S |
Alternatives choices
Broadhaven, Freshwater West, MagheroartySelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 1130 UTC ON TUESDAY 14 JULY 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1200 UTC TUESDAY 14 JULY TO 1200 UTC WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT 0600
HIGH FAIR ISLE 1031 SLOW MOVING, DECLINING 1030 BY 0600 TOMORROW. LOW JUST WEST OF FITZROY 1011, EXPECTED JUST NORTHWEST OF FITZROY 1013 BY SAME TIME
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING NORTH UTSIRE
NORTHERLY 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
SOUTH UTSIRE FORTIES
VARIABLE, MAINLY NORTHERLY, 2 TO 4. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
CROMARTY FORTH
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT. FAIR. GOOD OCCASIONALLY MODERATE, BUT POOR LATER
TYNE DOGGER
NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BECOMING SLIGHT LATER. FAIR. GOOD OCCASIONALLY MODERATE, BUT POOR LATER
FISHER
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST IN NORTHWEST. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
GERMAN BIGHT
NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH IN EAST. FAIR. GOOD OCCASIONALLY MODERATE, BUT POOR LATER
HUMBER THAMES DOVER WIGHT
NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
PORTLAND PLYMOUTH
EAST OR NORTHEAST 4 TO 6, DECREASING 3 FOR A TIME. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BECOMING SMOOTH OR SLIGHT FOR A TIME IN PORTLAND. MAINLY FAIR, THUNDERY SHOWERS LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
BISCAY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING NORTH OR NORTHWEST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST IN NORTHWEST, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH IN EAST. FOG PATCHES AT FIRST IN NORTH, THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD OCCASIONALLY POOR, BUT VERY POOR AT FIRST IN NORTH
FITZROY SOLE
CYCLONIC, BUT EAST IN SOLE, 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES LATER IN SOUTHEAST FITZROY. GOOD OCCASIONALLY POOR, BUT VERY POOR LATER IN SOUTHEAST FITZROY
LUNDY FASTNET
EAST OR NORTHEAST 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 AT FIRST IN LUNDY. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS, PERHAPS THUNDERY AT FIRST IN SOUTHWEST FASTNET. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
IRISH SEA
EAST OR NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH IN EAST. FAIR. GOOD
SHANNON
EAST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
ROCKALL MALIN HEBRIDES
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING NORTHEASTERLY 3 TO 5 IN SOUTHEAST MALIN. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST IN ROCKALL AND HEBRIDES. FOG PATCHES EXCEPT IN MALIN. GOOD IN MALIN, OTHERWISE MODERATE OR GOOD OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
BAILEY
SOUTHERLY OR SOUTHWESTERLY 3 TO 5 IN NORTH, OTHERWISE VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE, BECOMING SLIGHT AT TIMES. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FAIR ISLE
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BUT SOUTHEASTERLY 3 TO 5 IN SOUTHWEST. SLIGHT, BUT SLIGHT OR MODERATE IN NORTHWEST. MAINLY FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FAEROES
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BUT SOUTHWESTERLY 3 TO 5 IN NORTHWEST. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
SOUTHEAST ICELAND