South Utsire

Sea area of the Met Office Shipping Forecast. Situated in the North Sea, south of Utsira Island off the west coast of Norway.

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.