Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 11 April 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest 15 early this
evening then increasing to southeast 25 Saturday morning. Wind increasing to
southeast 25 to 35 Saturday afternoon then becoming south 25 Saturday
evening.
Showers ending near midnight. Rain Saturday late in the
day.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 11 April 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest 15 early this
evening then increasing to southeast 25 Saturday morning. Wind increasing to
southeast 25 to 35 Saturday afternoon then becoming south 25 Saturday
evening.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 11 April 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Seas 2 metres.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 11 April 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Showers ending near midnight. Rain Saturday late in the
day.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Dixon Entrance West - west of Langara
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 11 April 2025'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 4:00 PM PDT 11 April 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located over Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday ridge located from Explorer to the
Central Coast.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday warm front located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday warm front located west of Haida Gwaii.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:20 PM PDT 11 April 2025 A ridge of high pressure over Vancouver Island will generate strong
to gale force westerly winds through the Juan de Fuca Strait tonight.
On Saturday, a warm front will move across the offshore waters giving
strong to gale force southerly winds to the northern waters.