Stranraer (GBSTR) — marine weather & port guide
Stranraer is a port in United Kingdom at 54°54.0′N 5°2.0′W. Today (Aug 3): ESE wind 11–18 kn, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 54°54.0′N 5°2.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | GBSTR |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | River basin harbor |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Channel depth | 5 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 5 m |
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| Tide range | 3 m |
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| Time zone | Europe/London |
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10-day marine forecast — Stranraer
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ESE 11–18 kn | 26 kn | — |
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| SSE 12–15 kn | 24 kn | — |
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| WSW 12–26 kn | 41 kn | — |
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| WNW 8–16 kn | 27 kn | — |
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| SW 3–10 kn | 13 kn | — |
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| S 9–15 kn | 19 kn | — |
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| WSW 10–13 kn | 17 kn | — |
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| WSW 14–14 kn | 23 kn | — |
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| SSE 7–7 kn | 15 kn | — |
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| SSW 8–8 kn | 15 kn | — |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Stranraer right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ESE wind 11–18 kn. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Stranraer?
Stranraer is classed as a very small harbor (river basin harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Stranraer?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 5 m and anchorage depths run about 5 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.