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West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 May 2025

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 35 knots diminishing to southeast 25 this evening then veering to southwest 10 to 20 near midnight. Wind southwest 10 to 20 Friday.

Rain changing to showers Friday morning. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 May 2025
Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 overnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 May 2025
Saturday Wind southwest 15 knots backing to southeast 10 to 20 late in the day.
Sunday Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots increasing to south 25 to 35.
Monday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southwest 20 late in the day.

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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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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 May 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 4:00 AM PDT 1 May 2025 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located on a line north-south over
Vancouver Island.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight weakening ridge located on a line
north-south over Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today frontal system located over Bowie.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Friday departing frontal system located on a
line north-south over the Central Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:34 AM PDT 1 May 2025 A frontal system over Bowie will slowly track eastwards across
Haida Gwaii tonight and onto the mainland coast Friday morning.

Ahead of the front, gale force southeasterlies over Bowie and
northern waters will spread to central waters this morning. Winds
will gradually ease this evening and then shift to moderate to
Strong southwesterly in its wake overnight and Friday morning.

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