There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 08:24 AM PDT 16 July 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 AM PDT 16 July 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of Bowie.

At 11:00 a.m. PDT today low located southeast of Explorer.
By 10:00 a.m. PDT Friday departing low located over Vancouver
Island.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:45 AM PDT 16 July 2026 Ahead of the ridge of high pressure offshore, strong northwesterly
winds continue over most of the marine regions. Northwest winds will
reach marginal gale force later this afternoon and evening over South
Hecate and west coast Haida Gwaii south.

A low southeast of Explorer will approach the South Coast today
And bring a risk of thunderstorms and occasionally gusty winds to the
region.