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The Maze (Argyll)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 6.9kts | 7kts | | 0.4m | 8.8sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 15°C |
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| 04:00 | 5.6kts | 5.7kts | | 0.4m | 8.6sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 07:00 | 5kts | 5.2kts | | 0.4m | 8.5sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 10:00 | 5.2kts | 5.2kts | | 0.4m | 8.5sec | | 0mm | 0% | 14°C | 14°C |
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| 13:00 | 6.1kts | 7.1kts | | 0.4m | 8.4sec | | 0mm | 0% | 15°C | 15°C |
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| 16:00 | 10.9kts | 13.2kts | | 0.5m | 9.6sec | | 0mm | 0% | 15°C | 15°C |
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First light: 04:01-04:58 / Last light: 22:09-23:07
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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 1725 UTC ON WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 1800 UTC WEDNESDAY 15 JULY TO 1800 UTC THURSDAY 16 JULY 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDDAY
LOW JUST WEST OF FITZROY 1015 EXPECTED FITZROY 1018 BY MIDDAY TOMORROW. HIGH FAIR ISLE 1029 DISSIPATING
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING
NORTH 2 TO 4. SLIGHT. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
NORTH UTSIRE SOUTH UTSIRE
NORTHERLY OR NORTHWESTERLY 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN NORTH UTSIRE. MAINLY FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FORTIES
NORTH OR NORTHEAST 2 TO 4. SLIGHT. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
CROMARTY FORTH
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
TYNE DOGGER
NORTHEAST BACKING NORTH 2 TO 4. SLIGHT. FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD
FISHER
NORTH OR NORTHWEST 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH LATER. MAINLY FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER
NORTH OR NORTHEAST 3 TO 5, OCCASIONALLY 2 LATER. SLIGHT. FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD
THAMES DOVER
NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FAIR. GOOD
WIGHT
NORTHEAST 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS IN SOUTH. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
PORTLAND PLYMOUTH
EAST OR NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS, THUNDERY IN SOUTH. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
BISCAY
NORTH OR NORTHWEST 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN FAR NORTHWEST. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
FITZROY
CYCLONIC 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOLE LUNDY FASTNET
EAST OR NORTHEAST 3 TO 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE, BUT SMOOTH OR SLIGHT IN EAST LUNDY. SHOWERS, THUNDERY IN SOLE. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
IRISH SEA
NORTH OR NORTHEAST 2 TO 4. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT. FAIR. GOOD
SHANNON
NORTHEAST 2 TO 4. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS. GOOD
ROCKALL MALIN
NORTHEAST 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH IN EAST MALIN. FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD
HEBRIDES BAILEY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING NORTH 3 TO 5 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. OCCASIONAL DRIZZLE AND FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FAIR ISLE
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH IN SOUTHEAST. FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FAEROES
SOUTHWESTERLY VEERING NORTHWESTERLY 2 TO 4, OCCASIONALLY 5 IN NORTH. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. OCCASIONAL DRIZZLE AND FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
SOUTHEAST ICELAND