Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 January 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southerly 20 to 30 knots becoming southwest 20 this
afternoon then increasing to south 20 to 30 late overnight. Wind increasing to
south 35 early Tuesday morning then backing to southeast 35 to 45 Tuesday
afternoon.
Periods of rain changing to periods of drizzle Tuesday
morning then to rain Tuesday evening. Visibility 1 mile or less in
precipitation.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 January 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southerly 20 to 30 knots becoming southwest 20 this
afternoon then increasing to south 20 to 30 late overnight. Wind increasing to
south 35 early Tuesday morning then backing to southeast 35 to 45 Tuesday
afternoon.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 January 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Seas 3 metres building to 3 to 5 Tuesday morning.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 January 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Periods of rain changing to periods of drizzle Tuesday
morning then to rain Tuesday evening. Visibility 1 mile or less in
precipitation.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Hecate Strait - southern half
Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 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 12 January 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 10:30 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary frontal system located
on a line northeast-southwest over Vancouver Island.
At 10:30 a.m. PST today departing frontal system located over the
Alaska panhandle.
At 1:00 a.m. PST Tuesday warm front located on a line east-west
over Queen Charlotte Sound.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Tuesday departing warm front located on a line
east-west over the Alaska panhandle.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:21 AM PST 12 January 2026 A departing frontal system over the Alaskan Panhandle will continue
to give marginal gale force southwesterlies to the northern waters
today.
A warm front will move across the offshore waters tonight. Gale to
storm force southerly winds will develop in its wake on Tuesday.