Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PST 16 December 2025
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 35 to 45 knots veering to westerly 25 to 35 early
Wednesday morning.
Showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon and
tonight.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PST 16 December 2025
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 35 to 45 knots veering to westerly 25 to 35 early
Wednesday morning.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PST 16 December 2025
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Seas 4 metres building to 4 to 6 this evening then subsiding to 4
Wednesday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PST 16 December 2025
Tonight and Wednesday.
Showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon and
tonight.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
West Coast Vancouver Island North
Issued 4:00 PM PST 16 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 4:00 PM PST 16 December 2025 Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 p.m. PST today low 988 mb located over Haida Gwaii.
By 10:30 p.m. PST tonight departing low 978 mb located over the
North Coast.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday low located over the Gulf of Alaska.
By midnight PST Wednesday low located over northern Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:51 PM PST 16 December 2025 A low pressure system crossing Haida Gwaii will reach the mainland
North Coast later this evening then move inland. Gale to storm force
southerly to westerly winds are expected across most marine regions.
In the wake of this system, an unstable airmass will be in place
across the region. Strong to gale force westerly winds will persist
through Wednesday.