Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southerly 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30
early this evening then becoming southeast 25 to 35 late this evening. Wind
increasing to southeast 35 to 45 Friday afternoon with gusts to 50 and veering
to south 35 to 45 Friday evening except southwest 20 over western
sections.
Rain this afternoon tonight and Friday. Visibility 1 mile
or less in rain.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southerly 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30
early this evening then becoming southeast 25 to 35 late this evening. Wind
increasing to southeast 35 to 45 Friday afternoon with gusts to 50 and veering
to south 35 to 45 Friday evening except southwest 20 over western
sections.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 4 to 6 metres subsiding to 3 to 4 this morning and to 2 to 3
early this evening. Seas building to 3 to 4 Friday morning and to 3 to 5 Friday
evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Rain this afternoon tonight and Friday. Visibility 1 mile
or less in rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Dixon Entrance West - east of Langara
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 10:30 AM PST 8 January 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PST today ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located on a line north-south over
central Vancouver Island.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday intensifying frontal system located on a
line north-south over western Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday frontal system located on a line north-south
over Haida Gwaii.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:30 AM PST 8 January 2026 An intensifying frontal system will bring southerly gales to central
and northern waters beginning tonight. Winds will increase to
Storm force southeasterlies on Friday.