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Hecate Strait - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PDT 30 April 2025

Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots becoming southeast 25 to 35 near midnight. Wind southeast 25 to 35 Thursday.

Rain overnight and Thursday. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 30 April 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 1 metre building to 1 to 2 this evening and to 2 to 3 Thursday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 30 April 2025
Friday Wind south 15 to 25 knots becoming southwest 15 late in the day.
Saturday Wind southwest 15 knots.
Sunday Wind south 25 knots increasing to south 35.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Masset Municipal Airport South Moresby - 46147 Bonilla Island Bella Coola Airport North Hecate Strait - 46183 Bella Bella Airport North Nomad - 46184 Sandspit Airport South Hecate Strait - 46185 Rose Spit Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 Langara Island Kindakun Rocks West Sea Otter - 46204 Cape St.James West Dixon Entrance - 46205 Sartine Island West Moresby - 46208 East Dellwood - 46207 Middle Nomad - 46004 South Nomad - 46036 Cathedral Point Prince Rupert Airport Lucy Islands Lightstation Holland Rock Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 Grey Islet Cumshewa Island
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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - northern half

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 30 April 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 30 April 2025 Tonight and Thursday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located on a line north-south over
Vancouver Island.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT Thursday weakening ridge located on a line
north-south over Vancouver Island.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight frontal system located over Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT Thursday frontal system located off Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:07 PM PDT 30 April 2025 A frontal system over Bowie will slowly shift eastwards to lie off
Haida Gwaii by Thursday evening.

Ahead of the front, gale force southeasterly winds over Bowie will
spread to northern waters tonight and central waters Thursday
morning. Winds will gradually ease Thursday evening.

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