Dover to Dunkirk Ferry Weather Conditions
Overview
The Dover-Dunkirk ferry crossing takes approximately 2 hours. Weather conditions in the English Channel can impact the crossing, especially during periods of strong winds and high waves.
Wave Forecast
Wave heights in the Strait of Dover generally range between 0.5 and 1.5 meters but can exceed 2.5 meters during storms, affecting vessel stability and increasing seasickness risk.
Use our Seasickness Indicator to check how wave height may impact your journey. For the Dover-Dunkirk route, select ‘2 hours’.
Wind Forecast
Strong westerly and southwesterly winds are common in the Channel. Wind speeds above 25 knots can create choppy waters, with gusts exceeding 40 knots in storms.
Rain and Storm Forecast
Rainfall is frequent, particularly in autumn and winter. Storm systems can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and reduced visibility, which may affect ferry schedules.