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West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 26 October 2026

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots increasing to northwest 25 to 35 late overnight. Wind northwest 25 to 35 Tuesday.

Scattered showers ending Tuesday afternoon.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 October 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 this evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 October 2026
Wednesday Wind northeast 25 to 30 knots.
Thursday Wind northeast 10 to 20 knots.
Friday Wind north 5 to 15 knots becoming light late in the day.

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

West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 26 October 2026

'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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 26 October 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today departing low located off Washington State.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today weakening ridge located over northern
BC interior.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 10:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday quasi-stationary ridge located west of
the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:07 AM PDT 26 October 2026 A building ridge of high pressure offshore will spread strong to
Gale force northwesterlies to west of Haida Gwaii by tonight. These
winds will spread over the central waters and Explorer on Tuesday.

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