Maritime safety: weather and navigation
Weather and tide information
Weather information at sea
Find information about conditions at sea from The Met Office provides useful information about conditions at sea, including:
- a shipping forecast and gale warnings
- marine observations which give information on wave height, visibility and sea temperature
Longer-term weather outlooks
You can get an extended outlook with information up to 5 days in advance on the 518 NAVTEX service.
Information about tides
The UK Hydrographic Office provide information on tides through the Admiralty Easy Tide Service.