The prevailing wind direction on the Isle of Man is West/South West resulting in the west of the island “generally” getting the worst of the sea state. Where a more general outlook of slight if given this can often result in what would be seen much more as a moderate sea on the west of the island. It seems that over the last few years wind speeds around the Isle of Man have increased and even during the summer period low pressure after low pressure rolls in resulting in long spells of force 4 winds.
General Pressure Outlook -
Ridge over the west of the British Isles.
Wind Direction & Strength –
Northwest 4 or 5 backing west to northwest 3 or 4 late in the night and tomorrow morning. Backing west to southwest tomorrow evening.
Sea State –
Moderate soon becoming slight or moderate.
General Weather –
Mostly fair, then some patchy light rain developing tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Visibility At Sea –
Moderate or good.
Ramsey Weather Station
Douglas Weather Station
Peel Weather Station
Castletown Weather Station