There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PDT 21 April 2026 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today low located west of Tofino.
By 1:00 p.m. PDT today dissipating low located over southern
Explorer.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:30 AM PDT 21 April 2026 A ridge of high pressure over Bowie will remain nearly stationary for
the next few days. This ridge will continue to strengthen this
afternoon through Wednesday.

Strong to gale force northerly winds will persist over the central
waters today before spreading to the southern waters tonight.
These winds will continue through Wednesday.

Gale force westerly winds will also develop over Central and Eastern
Juan de Fuca Strait late this afternoon.