There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 15 October 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 15 October 2026 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today frontal system located on a line
northeast-southwest over Haida Gwaii.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Friday frontal system located from the Central
Coast to Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday trough located over Explorer.
By midnight PDT Friday trough located over the Central Coast.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:54 PM PDT 15 October 2026 A strong frontal system over Haida Gwaii will stall there tonight
before moving southward Friday.

Ahead of the front, gale to storm force southeasterlies will persist
over the northern and central waters through tonight into Friday
morning. Winds will shift to moderate to strong westerlies following
the frontal passage.

A trough of low pressure will move into Explorer Friday afternoon and
reach the Central Coast by Friday evening. Gale force southwesterlies
are expected near the trough.