Marine Forecast
Issued 09:30 PM PST 18 December 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming west 25 late this evening
then veering to northwesterly 10 to 20 early Friday morning. Wind backing to
west 25 Friday afternoon.
Showers. Risk of thunderstorms overnight and
Friday.
Winds
Issued 09:30 PM PST 18 December 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming west 25 late this evening
then veering to northwesterly 10 to 20 early Friday morning. Wind backing to
west 25 Friday afternoon.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PST 18 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 4 metres subsiding to 3 late overnight.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 09:30 PM PST 18 December 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Showers. Risk of thunderstorms overnight and
Friday.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
West Coast Vancouver Island North
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.