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Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 November 2025

Today Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots becoming north 25 to 35 early this evening except southeast 15 to 25 over southern sections. Wind becoming northwest 20 to 30 late overnight then diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 Thursday evening.

Showers changing to rain this afternoon and ending near noon Thursday. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Visibility 1 mile or less in fog patches and as low as 1 mile in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 November 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 Thursday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 November 2025
Friday Wind variable 10 to 15 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30 in the morning then becoming southeast 25 to 35 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind west 10 to 20 knots increasing to southerly 20 to 30.
Sunday Wind northwest 20 to 30 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 Vancouver Island North

Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 November 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 10:30 AM PST 12 November 2025 Today Tonight and Thursday At 10:30 a.m. PST today frontal system located on a line
northeast-southwest over northern Explorer.
By 10:00 a.m. PST Thursday departing frontal system located on a
line northeast-southwest over southern Vancouver Island.

At 10:00 p.m. PST tonight ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over Queen Charlotte Sound.

At 1:00 p.m. PST Thursday approaching frontal system located west
of the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:23 AM PST 12 November 2025 A low pressure system moves into Explorer today and then onto
Vancouver Island tonight. Over the central and southern outer coastal
waters, southeasterly marginal gales will develop ahead of the low,
while northerly gales are expected in the wake of the low.

The system will track southeastward across the South Coast on
Thursday. Northwesterly gales over central and southern waters will
ease as the system moves inland late Thursday afternoon.

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