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West Coast Haida Gwaii - southern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PDT 18 April 2026

Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southeast 15 to 25 after midnight and to southeast 5 to 15 Sunday morning. Wind becoming variable 5 to 15 Sunday afternoon then becoming northerly 10 to 20 Sunday evening.

Periods of rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 April 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 Sunday morning and to 2 Sunday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 April 2026
Monday Wind north 10 to 20 knots increasing to northwest 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots.
Wednesday Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots.

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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 - southern half

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 18 April 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 or Weatheradio stations.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 18 April 2026 Tonight and Sunday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary frontal system located
from Haida Gwaii to Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday weakening frontal system located from Cape
St. James to Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday departing trough located southwest of
Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday building ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over the Alaska panhandle.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:22 PM PDT 18 April 2026 A stalled frontal system near Haida Gwaii to Explorer is bring
southeasterly gales to most marine regions except the inner South
Coast. These gales will gradually ease overnight into early Sunday
morning.

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