Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 16 October 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind south 20 knots increasing to south 25 to 35 early this
evening then veering to southwest 35 to 45 late this evening. Wind diminishing
to westerly 30 late overnight and to westerly 20 early Saturday morning. Wind
backing to southwest 10 to 20 near noon Saturday.
Rain changing to showers this evening. Risk of
thunderstorms overnight and Saturday morning.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 16 October 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind south 20 knots increasing to south 25 to 35 early this
evening then veering to southwest 35 to 45 late this evening. Wind diminishing
to westerly 30 late overnight and to westerly 20 early Saturday morning. Wind
backing to southwest 10 to 20 near noon Saturday.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 October 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 Saturday
morning.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 16 October 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Rain changing to showers this evening. Risk of
thunderstorms overnight and Saturday morning.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
West Coast Vancouver Island North
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 16 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 10:30 AM PDT 16 October 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today departing frontal system located from the
North Coast to the Central Coast.
At 4:00 p.m. PDT today trough located over Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday trough located over central BC interior.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:11 AM PDT 16 October 2026 A trough of low pressure will move into Explorer this afternoon and
reach the Central Coast overnight. Gale force southerlies ahead of
the trough will veer to strong to gale force westerlies in its wake
tonight. Winds will ease to moderate to strong westerlies early
Saturday morning.