UK Weather

UK Weather is one of the most popular topics of conversation in the country mainly because it is so changeable.However The UK is a great area for a yacht charter and being prepared for the weather enhances the enjoyment and safety of the experience.

Having sailed both Sailing Yachts and Motor Yachts in all of the seasons I have developed my favourite sources of Weather information.

The Shipping Forecast

• The Shipping Forecast is issued four times a day and covers the following 24 hours. Gale Warnings are issued as necessary for winds of Gale force 8 or more and are also shown on the Shipping Forecast.

The Inshore Waters Forecast

• Forecast for up to twelve miles offshore.

WindGuru

• Just select your required location for winds and weather up to seven days.

Wind Map for UK and France

• Move cursor over your location for six day forecast. Click for more information.

Weather Reports from Bramblemet in the Solent

• Live Report with history.

Synoptic Charts including Weather Fronts

• Today
• 24 Hours (Today+ 1day)
• 36 Hours (Today +!.5days)
• 48 Hours (Today+ 2 Days)
• 60 Hours (Today+ 2.5 Days)
• 72 Hours (Today+ 3 Days)
• 96 Hours (Today+ 4 Days)
• 120 Hours (Today+ 5 Days)

GFS 7 Day Synoptic Chart

This shows coloured Synoptic Charts one one page for the next seven days.

Tides

Anywhere in the world for the next 7 days free.

Passage Weather

7-day Wind, Wave and Weather Forecasts to help sailors with their passage planning and weather routing.

Link from UK Weather to Sailing Weather