Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots except southwest 15 near Qualicum
Beach late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 5 to 15 this
evening then increasing to southeast 15 to 25 late overnight. Wind increasing to
southeast 25 to 35 Friday afternoon.
Showers.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots except southwest 15 near Qualicum
Beach late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 5 to 15 this
evening then increasing to southeast 15 to 25 late overnight. Wind increasing to
southeast 25 to 35 Friday afternoon.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Showers.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 10:30 AM PST 8 January 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PST today ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located on a line north-south over
central Vancouver Island.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday intensifying frontal system located on a
line north-south over western Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday frontal system located on a line north-south
over Haida Gwaii.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:30 AM PST 8 January 2026 An intensifying frontal system will bring southerly gales to central
and northern waters beginning tonight. Winds will increase to
Storm force southeasterlies on Friday.