Marine Forecast
Issued 03:30 PM ADT 20 October 2026
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 20 to 25 knots increasing to northeast 25 to 35
this evening then becoming northeast 25 late overnight. Wind northeast 25
Wednesday.
Rain with a risk of thunderstorms changing to showers
overnight. Fog patches dissipating this evening.
Winds
Issued 03:30 PM ADT 20 October 2026
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 20 to 25 knots increasing to northeast 25 to 35
this evening then becoming northeast 25 late overnight. Wind northeast 25
Wednesday.
Waves
Issued 05:00 PM ADT 20 October 2026
Tonight and Wednesday.
Seas 2 to 3 metres except 3 to 4 over southwestern sections
overnight and Wednesday.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 03:30 PM ADT 20 October 2026
Tonight and Wednesday.
Rain with a risk of thunderstorms changing to showers
overnight. Fog patches dissipating this evening.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 10:00 AM EDT 19 May 2026 Forecasts have ended for the season.
Iceberg Bulletin
Issued 2:30 PM EDT 20 October 2026 Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 21 Oct estimated from Newfoundland near
4806N 5252W to 4815N 5200W to 5145N 4900W to 6000N 5800W to 6125N
5445W to 5855N 4515W then eastward.Iceberg Count
No confirmed icebergs.
Warnings (In effect)
East Scotian Slope
Issued 3:30 PM ADT 20 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 3:30 PM ADT 20 October 2026 Tonight and Wednesday At 3:30 p.m. ADT today trough from low located on a line
northeast-southwest over the southeastern Marine District.
By 8:00 p.m. ADT tonight trough from low located south of the
Marine District.
At 3:00 a.m. ADT Wednesday ridge located over southern Quebec.
By 8:00 p.m. ADT Wednesday ridge located over Newfoundland.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:09 PM ADT 20 October 2026 A trough of low pressure extending from a system east of Cape
Hatteras will remain south of the marine district through Wednesday.
Strong to gale force northeasterly winds north of the trough will
persist across southern waters.
Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for
Georges Bank, West Scotian Slope, and East Scotian Slope.