Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 October 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots increasing to southeast 15 to 25
this morning and to southeast 25 to 35 near noon. Wind becoming southeast 25
early this evening then becoming northerly 20 to 30 overnight except west 10 to
20 near the Brooks Peninsula overnight. Wind becoming north 15 to 20 Friday
evening.
Periods of rain beginning this morning and ending Friday
afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Visibility 1 mile or less in
fog patches and in rain.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 October 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots increasing to southeast 15 to 25
this morning and to southeast 25 to 35 near noon. Wind becoming southeast 25
early this evening then becoming northerly 20 to 30 overnight except west 10 to
20 near the Brooks Peninsula overnight. Wind becoming north 15 to 20 Friday
evening.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 October 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 October 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Periods of rain beginning this morning and ending Friday
afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Visibility 1 mile or less in
fog patches and in rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
West Coast Vancouver Island North
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 October 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 PDT 1 October 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today low located off Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today weakening low located over Cape Scott.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located on a line east-west over
Haida Gwaii.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Haida Gwaii.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:30 AM PDT 1 October 2026 A developing low will track across Explorer today and gradually
weaken over Cape Scott tonight.
Ahead of the low gale force southeasterlies will develop near midday
today over West Vancouver Island and Queen Charlotte Sound and
Then ease this evening.