Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 April 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 15 to 20 knots diminishing to west 10 to 15 early this
morning and to light this evening. Wind increasing to south 10 to 15 overnight
then backing to southeast 20 near noon Friday. Wind increasing to southeast 25
to 35 Friday evening.
Periods of drizzle ending near midnight. Periods of rain
Friday evening.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 April 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 15 to 20 knots diminishing to west 10 to 15 early this
morning and to light this evening. Wind increasing to south 10 to 15 overnight
then backing to southeast 20 near noon Friday. Wind increasing to southeast 25
to 35 Friday evening.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 April 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 near noon and to 1 near
midnight. Seas building to 2 to 3 Friday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 April 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Periods of drizzle ending near midnight. Periods of rain
Friday evening.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Explorer - northwestern half
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 April 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 4:00 AM PDT 16 April 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today building ridge located over Pacific Ocean.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located over the offshore waters.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight approaching frontal system located
southwest of Explorer.