The forecast begins by listing areas with gale warnings, followed by a general synopsis of pressure areas, then a forecast for each individual sea area covering wind speed and direction, precipitation, …

16 hours ago · The waters around the British Isles are divided into 31 sea areas shown on the map. The forecast contains details of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts …

Looking at this detailed maritime map, you’re witnessing something uniquely British: the 31 sea areas that form the backbone of the world’s most culturally significant weather forecast.

16 hours ago · Specialist forecasts and gale warnings for 31 sea areas covering the waters around the British Isles.

The UK shipping forecast boundaries and areas are published as fully accessible data which you can download and use offline or in your own web mapping. The boundaries and areas have been derived …

In the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts.

Jan 28, 2019 · The shipping forecast areas in this web map have been created from the list of coordinate values found in the MET Office publication fact sheet 8. The boundaries were constructed …

Apr 15, 2026 · Here’s a handy crib sheet you can download that lists all 31 Shipping Forecast sea areas at a glance, complete with their names, locations and key details—perfect for mariners, weather …

Learn about the weather at sea with our Marine forecast maps: wind waves, swell, wave forecast, sea temperature. Wind and waves forecasts.

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