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The Maze (Argyll)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 5.8kts | 5.7kts | | 0.5m | 12sec | | -1mm | -1% | 14°C | 15°C |
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| 04:00 | 5.3kts | 5.6kts | | 0.6m | 11.8sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 07:00 | 3.3kts | 3.5kts | | 0.6m | 11.3sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 10:00 | 7.6kts | 8.2kts | | 0.7m | 11sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 13:00 | 3.6kts | 3.9kts | | 0.7m | 10.7sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 16:00 | 3.3kts | 3.5kts | | 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
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Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 0505 UTC ON TUESDAY 14 JULY 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 0600 UTC TUESDAY 14 JULY TO 0600 UTC WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDNIGHT
HIGH FAEROES 1031 EXPECTED FAIR ISLE 1030 BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. LOW JUST WEST OF FITZROY 1010 EXPECTED FITZROY 1012 BY SAME TIME
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING NORTH UTSIRE SOUTH UTSIRE FORTIES
NORTHERLY OR NORTHEASTERLY, BUT NORTHWESTERLY IN SOUTH UTSIRE, 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
CROMARTY FORTH
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT. FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD
TYNE DOGGER
NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BECOMING SLIGHT LATER. FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD
FISHER
NORTH OR NORTHWEST 2 TO 4, OCCASIONALLY 5 AT FIRST. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST IN NORTHWEST. MAINLY FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
GERMAN BIGHT
NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST IN SOUTHWEST. FAIR. GOOD
HUMBER THAMES DOVER
NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
WIGHT PORTLAND PLYMOUTH
EAST OR NORTHEAST 4 TO 6, DECREASING 3 AT TIMES. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS MAINLY AT FIRST, PERHAPS THUNDERY IN PLYMOUTH. MODERATE OR GOOD
BISCAY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING NORTH OR NORTHWEST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN FAR NORTHWEST. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
FITZROY
CYCLONIC 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY SLIGHT IN EAST. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOLE
EAST OR NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY SLIGHT LATER IN EAST. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
LUNDY FASTNET
EAST OR NORTHEAST 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 AT FIRST IN LUNDY. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS AT FIRST IN SOUTH, PERHAPS THUNDERY IN FASTNET. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN SOUTH
IRISH SEA
EAST OR NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT. FAIR. GOOD
SHANNON
EAST 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY SLIGHT MAINLY IN NORTH. THUNDERY SHOWERS IN SOUTH. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN SOUTH
ROCKALL
VARIABLE MAINLY EAST, 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST. MAINLY FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTH MALIN
EASTERLY OR NORTHEASTERLY 3 TO 5, OCCASIONALLY 6 AT FIRST IN FAR EAST. SLIGHT. FAIR. GOOD
NORTH MALIN HEBRIDES
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN HEBRIDES. MAINLY FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR IN HEBRIDES
BAILEY
SOUTHWESTERLY 3 TO 5 IN NORTHWEST, OTHERWISE VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE, BECOMING SLIGHT AT TIMES. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FAIR ISLE FAEROES
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BUT SOUTHEASTERLY 3 TO 5 IN SOUTHWEST FAIR ISLE AND SOUTHWESTERLY 3 TO 5 IN NORTHWEST FAEROES. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. MAINLY FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTHEAST ICELAND