Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind westerly 10 to 20 knots backing to southwesterly 15 to 25
early this evening then increasing to southwesterly 25 to 35 early Friday
morning. Wind backing to south 35 to 45 Friday afternoon.
Showers this morning and overnight and Friday changing to
rain Friday afternoon.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind westerly 10 to 20 knots backing to southwesterly 15 to 25
early this evening then increasing to southwesterly 25 to 35 early Friday
morning. Wind backing to south 35 to 45 Friday afternoon.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 5 to 7 metres subsiding to 4 to 6 late this morning and to 3
to 5 this evening. Seas building to 4 to 6 Friday afternoon.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Showers this morning and overnight and Friday changing to
rain Friday afternoon.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Explorer - southeastern half
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.