It is always sensible to be aware of the local prevailing weather when you are travelling to this area. Below are listed some of the local and national sources for weather forecasts.
Channel Islands Shipping Forecast
This is a recorded message available by dialing 0900 665 0022. The forecast is updated daily at 00:00, 06:00, 12:00 and 18:00 local time.
Jersey Radio
The Channel Islands Area Weather Forecast on 1659kHz and VHF channels 25 and 82 at 06:45 and 07:45, 12:45, 18:45, 22:45 GMT. (Add 1 hour when BST in force).
BBC Radio 4
Shipping Forecast broadcast at 00:48, 05:35, 12:01, 17:54 (local time) 198kHz LW.
Metfax
2, 3, 4, & 5 Day forecast charts: telephone 0336 400 471.
For Channel Island Shipping Forecast dial 0336 400 466.
Internet
The States of Jersey Met. Office issue the local Channel Islands weather forecast online at on its website. This is generally updated online with the Channel islands Shipping forecast times shown above.
Alternatively there is a 5 day forecast on the BBC.co.uk website.