Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 25 June 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots except southwest 15 over western
sections late this evening. Wind diminishing to southeast 15 near midnight
except southwest 15 over western sections. Wind becoming northwest 15 to 25
early Friday morning then diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 Friday
evening.
Rain changing to periods of drizzle Friday morning then to
showers Friday afternoon.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 25 June 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots except southwest 15 over western
sections late this evening. Wind diminishing to southeast 15 near midnight
except southwest 15 over western sections. Wind becoming northwest 15 to 25
early Friday morning then diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 Friday
evening.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 25 June 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 25 June 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Rain changing to periods of drizzle Friday morning then to
showers Friday afternoon.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
West Coast Vancouver Island North
Issued 7:05 PM PDT 25 June 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 PM PDT 25 June 2026 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today low located over northeastern Explorer.
By 11:00 a.m. PDT Friday weakening low located over southeastern
Hecate Strait.
At 11:00 a.m. PDT Friday quasi-stationary ridge located over
Pacific Ocean.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:46 PM PDT 25 June 2026 A low pressure system will bring gale force southerly winds to the
central waters this evening. These winds will veer to strong
northwesterly in the wake of the low overnight.
By Friday midday the low will stall over Hecate Strait while an
approaching ridge well offshore will allow for several days of strong
to gale force northwest winds across most B.C. waters.