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West Coast Haida Gwaii - southern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 13 May 2025

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming northwest 20 to 30 early this morning then diminishing to northwest 15 to 20 near midnight. Wind diminishing to northwest 10 to 15 Wednesday morning then backing to southwest 10 to 20 Wednesday evening.

Rain this afternoon and this evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 13 May 2025
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 Wednesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 13 May 2025
Thursday Wind south 20 to 30 knots diminishing to south 10 to 20 late in the day.
Friday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots.
Saturday Wind northwest 20 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 04:00 AM PDT 13 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 13 May 2025 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today building ridge located on a line north-south
over the offshore waters.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Wednesday weakening ridge located on a line
north-south over Bowie.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Wednesday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:40 AM PDT 13 May 2025 A ridge of high pressure over the offshore waters will bring strong
to gale force northwesterly winds to west coast Vancouver Island and
Southeastern Explorer today.

Strong to gale force westerly winds will develop through Juan de Fuca
strait this evening.

Near gale force winds will linger over west coast Vancouver Island
from this evening into Wednesday morning.

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