Marine Forecast
Issued 09:30 PM PST 18 December 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northwesterly 20 to
30 late this evening. Wind northwesterly 20 to 30 Friday.
Showers becoming scattered thunderstorms or showers near
midnight.
Winds
Issued 09:30 PM PST 18 December 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northwesterly 20 to
30 late this evening. Wind northwesterly 20 to 30 Friday.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PST 18 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 3 to 4 metres.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 09:30 PM PST 18 December 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Showers becoming scattered thunderstorms or showers near
midnight.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Explorer - northwestern half
Issued 9:30 PM PST 18 December 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 9:30 PM PST 18 December 2025 Tonight and Friday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight departing low located over the North Coast.
At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight departing low located over the Lower
Mainland.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday low located over northwestern Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday low located over Haida Gwaii.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 9:22 PM PST 18 December 2025 In the wake of a low, gale force westerlies off Vancouver Island and
through Juan de Fuca Strait will ease late this evening.