Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 16 August 2025
Tonight and Sunday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots diminishing to southeast 5 to 15
this evening then increasing to southeast 15 to 20 late Sunday morning. Wind
diminishing to light Sunday evening.
Showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon and
early this evening.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 16 August 2025
Tonight and Sunday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots diminishing to southeast 5 to 15
this evening then increasing to southeast 15 to 20 late Sunday morning. Wind
diminishing to light Sunday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 16 August 2025
Tonight and Sunday.
Showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon and
early this evening.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
Issued 4:00 PM PDT 16 August 2025'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are 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 PM PDT 16 August 2025 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today departing low 996 mb located over the
Alaska panhandle.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday quasi-stationary trough located over the
offshore waters.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:58 PM PDT 16 August 2025 A low pressure system north of Haida Gwaii will continue to weaken
and move northwest. Gale force southwesterlies over Northern Hecate
and Dixon Entrance will ease this evening as the low moves off.
Also, a waterspout watch is in effect for central waters as well
As most of the North Coast. The risk of waterspouts is expected to
persist for northern waters on Sunday.