Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 February 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Storm warning in effect.
Wind southeast 45 to 55 knots diminishing to southeast 35 to 45
late this afternoon then veering to south 25 to 35 this evening. Wind becoming
southeast 20 to 30 near midnight. Wind southeasterly 20 to 30
Thursday.
Rain changing to showers near midnight and ending Thursday
morning.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 February 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Storm warning in effect.
Wind southeast 45 to 55 knots diminishing to southeast 35 to 45
late this afternoon then veering to south 25 to 35 this evening. Wind becoming
southeast 20 to 30 near midnight. Wind southeasterly 20 to 30
Thursday.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 February 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Seas 5 to 7 metres subsiding to 4 to 6 this afternoon and to 4
near midnight.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 February 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Rain changing to showers near midnight and ending Thursday
morning.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Queen Charlotte Sound - eastern half
Issued 05:36 AM PST 04 February 2026'Storm' force winds of 48 to 63 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 4:00 AM PST 4 February 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 a.m. PST today warm front located from Haida Gwaii to
Explorer.
By 1:00 p.m. PST today weakening warm front located over the
North Coast.
At 1:00 p.m. PST today cold front located on a line
northeast-southwest over Haida Gwaii.
By 10:00 p.m. PST tonight weakening cold front located on a line
northeast-southwest over the Central Coast.
At 4:00 a.m. PST today ridge located on a line northwest-southeast
over Vancouver Island.
By 10:00 p.m. PST tonight building ridge located on a line
northwest-southeast over Vancouver Island.
At 10:00 p.m. PST tonight warm front located on a line
northeast-southwest over northern Vancouver Island.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday warm front located over the northern
North Coast.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:49 AM PST 4 February 2026 A warm front will move northward into the central and northern waters
this morning, weakening later in the day. Gale to storm force
southerly winds will persist today and gradually ease through
Wednesday night.