Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 25 November 2025
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 20 to 30 knots diminishing to variable 5 to 15
early Wednesday morning then becoming east 10 to 20 late Wednesday morning
except east 25 to 35 over southern sections Wednesday late in the
day.
Scattered showers ending this evening. Rain Wednesday
afternoon and evening.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 25 November 2025
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 20 to 30 knots diminishing to variable 5 to 15
early Wednesday morning then becoming east 10 to 20 late Wednesday morning
except east 25 to 35 over southern sections Wednesday late in the
day.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PST 25 November 2025
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Seas 3 to 5 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 Wednesday
afternoon.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 25 November 2025
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Scattered showers ending this evening. Rain Wednesday
afternoon and evening.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Explorer - northwestern half
Issued 10:30 AM PST 25 November 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 AM PST 25 November 2025 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today frontal system located over the offshore
waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today frontal system located from Hecate Strait
to Vancouver Island.
At 4:00 a.m. PST today ridge located over BC interior.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over
northeastern BC interior.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:28 AM PST 25 November 2025 A strong Pacific frontal system will move northeastward today and
reach Hecate Strait late this afternoon. Gale to storm force
southeasterly winds, except hurricane force over Northwest Vancouver
island ahead of the system will veer to strong to gale
Force westerlies in its wake.
Winds will gradually ease this evening as the system weakens.