Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 01 September 2026
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots becoming southeast 20 to 30 early
this evening except southeast 25 to 35 northwest of Estevan Point. Wind becoming
southeast 25 to 35 near midnight except northwest 5 to 15 northwest of Estevan
Point Wednesday morning. Wind diminishing to southeast 10 to 20 early Wednesday
afternoon.
Rain changing to showers Wednesday afternoon with a risk of
thunderstorms. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 01 September 2026
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots becoming southeast 20 to 30 early
this evening except southeast 25 to 35 northwest of Estevan Point. Wind becoming
southeast 25 to 35 near midnight except northwest 5 to 15 northwest of Estevan
Point Wednesday morning. Wind diminishing to southeast 10 to 20 early Wednesday
afternoon.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 01 September 2026
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 late this
evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 01 September 2026
Tonight and Wednesday.
Rain changing to showers Wednesday afternoon with a risk of
thunderstorms. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
West Coast Vancouver Island South
Issued 4:20 PM PDT 01 September 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 1 September 2026 Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today frontal system located on a line north-south
over Haida Gwaii.
By 10:00 a.m. PDT Wednesday weakening frontal system located on
a line north-south over central Vancouver Island.
At 4:00 p.m. PDT today low located northwest of Langara.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Wednesday low located off Cape Scott.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:45 PM PDT 1 September 2026 A low pressure system over Haida Gwaii will move south to Explorer on
Wednesday. Gale to storm force southerly winds ahead of the system
west of Vancouver Island, and over the central and northern waters
will ease this evening as the associated front moves eastward. Gale
force northerlies in the wake of the low over Bowie will spread to
Explorer tonight then ease on Wednesday as the low moves southward
and weakens.
Strong to gale force southeasterlies will develop over the South
Coast tonight and Wednesday morning. Winds will ease to moderate to
strong southeasterlies Wednesday evening.