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 except southeast 25 to 35 northwest of Estevan Point today. Wind
becoming northwest 10 to 20 Friday morning except south 20 near the mouth of
Juan de Fuca Strait Friday morning and afternoon and light near the coast Friday
afternoon and evening. Wind diminishing to light Friday evening.
Periods of rain beginning this morning. 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 except southeast 25 to 35 northwest of Estevan Point today. Wind
becoming northwest 10 to 20 Friday morning except south 20 near the mouth of
Juan de Fuca Strait Friday morning and afternoon and light near the coast Friday
afternoon and evening. Wind diminishing to light 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. 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 South
Issued 06:24 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.