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Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 January 2026

Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind easterly 5 to 15 knots except northeasterly outflow 35 to 40 near the mainland inlets. Wind becoming easterly 10 to 20 near midnight except northeasterly outflow 40 to 45 near the mainland inlets. Wind becoming easterly 5 to 15 near noon Friday except northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 near the mainland inlets.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 1 metre building to 1 to 2 late Friday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 January 2026
Saturday Wind northeasterly outflow 15 to 25 knots diminishing to variable 5 to 15 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots increasing to southeast 15 to 25.
Monday Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots increasing to southeast 25 to 35.

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Gale warning in effect

Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Issued 4:00 PM PST 22 January 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 4:00 PM PST 22 January 2026 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PST today building ridge located over BC interior.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Friday quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today dissipating low located over northwestern
Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday approaching frontal system located west
of the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:51 PM PST 22 January 2026 High pressure over the BC Interior will strengthen tonight.
Moderate to strong outflow winds through the mainland inlets and
valleys will increase to strong to gale force this evening.

Meanwhile, fog banks over the Strait of Georgia will persist
Tonight but is expected to lift Friday afternoon.

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