Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 31 December 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots except north 5 to 15 over western
sections. Wind becoming southeast 25 to 35 late this afternoon except north 5 to
15 over western sections. Wind becoming southeast 20 to 30 late this evening
except northeast 15 to 20 over western sections. Wind becoming southeast 15 to
25 Thursday morning.
Periods of rain. Visibility as low as 1 mile in
rain.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 31 December 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots except north 5 to 15 over western
sections. Wind becoming southeast 25 to 35 late this afternoon except north 5 to
15 over western sections. Wind becoming southeast 20 to 30 late this evening
except northeast 15 to 20 over western sections. Wind becoming southeast 15 to
25 Thursday morning.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PST 31 December 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 3 early this evening and to 2
near noon Thursday.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 31 December 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Periods of rain. Visibility as low as 1 mile in
rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
West Coast Vancouver Island North
Issued 10:30 AM PST 31 December 2025'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 31 December 2025 Today Tonight and Thursday At 10:30 a.m. PST today weakening frontal system located on a line
northeast-southwest over Queen Charlotte Sound.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Thursday quasi-stationary trough located on a
line northeast-southwest over Queen Charlotte Sound.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:17 AM PST 31 December 2025 As the frontal system stalling over the central waters weakens today,
southeasterly gales ahead of this system will gradually ease this
afternoon to this evening.