Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 16 November 2025
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots increasing to northwest 25 to 35
early this afternoon except southeast 25 near the coast south of Estevan Point
today and northwest 15 to 25 near the coast south of Estevan Point overnight and
Monday morning. Wind diminishing to northwest 20 near noon Monday except
northwest 30 offshore.
Periods of drizzle and fog patches changing to periods of
rain near noon then to periods of drizzle Monday morning and ending Monday
afternoon. Visibility 1 mile or less in fog patches and in
rain.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 16 November 2025
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots increasing to northwest 25 to 35
early this afternoon except southeast 25 near the coast south of Estevan Point
today and northwest 15 to 25 near the coast south of Estevan Point overnight and
Monday morning. Wind diminishing to northwest 20 near noon Monday except
northwest 30 offshore.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PST 16 November 2025
Today Tonight and Monday.
Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 near noon then subsiding to
2 to 3 Monday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 16 November 2025
Today Tonight and Monday.
Periods of drizzle and fog patches changing to periods of
rain near noon then to periods of drizzle Monday morning and ending Monday
afternoon. 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 10:30 AM PST 16 November 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 16 November 2025 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PST today low located over northern Vancouver Island.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Monday weakening low located over central
Vancouver Island.
At 10:30 a.m. PST today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Monday ridge located from Hecate Strait to
Explorer.
At 4:00 p.m. PST Monday approaching cold front located over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:07 AM PST 16 November 2025 A low pressure centre will lie over Northern Vancouver Island and
slowly weaken through today. Gale force northerly winds will continue
to the west of the low today until Monday morning. Gale force
westerly winds will also develop through Juan de Fuca Strait
overnight and dissipate Monday morning.
A cold front will move across Bowie on Monday. Strong to gale force
southwesterly winds will develop early Monday morning then ease late
Monday afternoon.