Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PCT 13 November 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30
near noon and to southeast 35 Saturday afternoon. Wind increasing to southeast
35 to 45 Saturday evening.
Periods of rain. Visibility 1 mile or less in
rain.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM PCT 13 November 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30
near noon and to southeast 35 Saturday afternoon. Wind increasing to southeast
35 to 45 Saturday evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM PCT 13 November 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Periods of rain. Visibility 1 mile or less in
rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
Issued 04:00 AM PCT 13 November 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 AM PCT 13 November 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PCT today frontal system located over eastern Explorer.
By 10:30 a.m. PCT today weakening frontal system located on a line
northwest-southeast over Haida Gwaii.
At 4:00 a.m. PCT today trough located off Explorer.
By 10:30 a.m. PCT Saturday weakening trough located on a line
east-west over Langara.
At 4:00 a.m. PCT Saturday frontal system located west of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PCT Saturday frontal system located on a line
northwest-southeast over the offshore waters.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:37 AM pct 13 November 2026 A frontal system over Explorer will weaken as it tracks northwards
across Haida Gwaii today. Gale to storm force southeasterlies over
most outer waters will ease to strong to gale force this morning,
then persist tonight through Saturday as a trough remains over the
offshore waters.
Another approaching frontal system will track across the offshore
waters on Saturday. Ahead of the front, gale to storm force
southeasterlies will develop over the offshore waters Saturday
morning and then spread to most regions including the inner South
Coast through the afternoon and evening.