South Utsire

A Met Office Shipping Forecast sea area off southern Norway, immediately south of North Utsire.

It covers part of the eastern North Sea and takes its name from Utsira island. Fisher lies generally to the south and Viking to the west.

Published coordinates define the area precisely. Mariners should use the current Met Office chart because the name does not mean only waters close to Utsira.

Also named for Utsira Island, South Utsire covers the southern part of the adjacent waters. While slightly more sheltered than North Utsire, it still sees frequent winter gales (Force 8) and rough seas, especially when Atlantic lows deepen nearby. South Utsire often records strong southwesterly winds and significant swell driven by distant storms.