Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM NST 04 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind south 20 knots except south 30 over northern sections. Wind
becoming southwest 15 to 20 this morning then diminishing to variable 10 to 15
this afternoon. Wind increasing to northwest 15 to 20 late overnight then
veering to north 25 Friday morning. Wind increasing to north 35 Friday
afternoon.
Flurries overnight and Friday. Visibility 1 mile or less in
flurries.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Freezing spray ending this afternoon. Freezing spray beginning
Friday morning.
Temperatures near minus 6.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM NST 04 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind south 20 knots except south 30 over northern sections. Wind
becoming southwest 15 to 20 this morning then diminishing to variable 10 to 15
this afternoon. Wind increasing to northwest 15 to 20 late overnight then
veering to north 25 Friday morning. Wind increasing to north 35 Friday
afternoon.
Waves
Issued 06:00 AM NST 04 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 near noon then building to
2 to 3 Friday afternoon.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM NST 04 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Flurries overnight and Friday. Visibility 1 mile or less in
flurries.
Air temperature
Issued 04:00 AM NST 04 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Temperatures near minus 6.
Freezing Spray
Issued 04:00 AM NST 04 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Freezing spray ending this afternoon. Freezing spray beginning
Friday morning.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 3:53 PM EST 3 December 2025 Today Tonight and Thursday Ice Edge
First ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 5039N 5607W to 5042N
5551W to 5141N 5511W to 5142N 5511W to 5147N 5545W to Newfoundland
near 5137N 5557W. Sea ice west then south of the ice edge.
Second ice edge estimated from Labrador near 5347N 5630W to 5445N
5700W to Labrador near 5700N 6121W. Sea ice west of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Bergy water except 1 tenth new ice in a few sheltered bays.
Iceberg Bulletin
Issued 1:30 PM EST 3 December 2025 Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 4 Dec estimated from Newfoundland near
4900N 5350W to 4900N 4815W to 5000N 4700W to 5100N 4730W to 5945N
5730W to 6120N 5340W then eastward.Iceberg Count
Unknown number of icebergs.
Warnings (In effect)
North Labrador Coast
Issued 04:00 AM NST 04 December 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.
North Labrador Coast
Issued 04:00 AM NST 04 December 2025Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 NST 4 December 2025 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. NST Friday trough located south of Greenland.
By 4:00 p.m. NST Friday departing trough located on a line
northwest-southeast over Labrador Sea.
At 4:00 p.m. NST today trough located over Labrador.
By 9:30 p.m. NST Friday trough located over Labrador Sea.
At 4:00 a.m. NST today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Labrador Sea.
By 4:00 a.m. NST Friday departing ridge located on a line
northwest-southeast over the East Labrador Sea.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:58 AM NST 4 December 2025 A trough of low pressure south of Greenland will approach from the
west tonight. Gale force southeasterlies will spread across the East
Labrador Sea Friday morning.
Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure over Quebec will approach the
marine district from the southwest today to lie over the Labrador Sea
by Friday evening. As this trough approaches, it will become the
primary feature and the first trough will dissipate. Strong to gale
force southeasterlies will persist east of the trough over eastern
waters, while strong to gale force north to northwesterlies will
develop to its west.
Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for Mid
Labrador Coast - north of Hopedale, North Labrador Coast, Northwest
Labrador Sea, and East Labrador Sea.
Marine interests are also advised that freezing spray warnings are in
effect for all waters except for Lake Melville, South Labrador Coast,
and East Labrador Sea.