Dogger

A named sea area used in the UK Shipping Forecast, centred on Dogger Bank in the North Sea.

The area lies between the United Kingdom and continental Europe and takes its name from the extensive shallow bank. Forecasts for Dogger describe expected wind, weather, visibility and sea state across the defined area.

No fixed gale frequency or sea condition defines Dogger. Current forecasts, warnings, charts and the official sea-area boundaries should be used rather than historical incidents or generalised reputation.