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Explorer - southeastern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 27 July 2026

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots becoming south 20 to 30 early this evening then diminishing to west 10 to 15 near noon Tuesday.

Periods of rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 27 July 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 2 Tuesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 27 July 2026
Wednesday Wind west 10 to 15 knots.
Thursday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots backing to south 15 to 25.
Friday Wind south 15 to 25 knots diminishing to variable 5 to 15 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - southeastern half

Issued 6:09 PM PDT 27 July 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 4:00 PM PDT 27 July 2026 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today low 1000 mb located over southern Bowie.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today frontal system located west of Cape Scott.
By 11:00 p.m. PDT tonight weakening frontal system located near
the Central Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 4:01 PM PDT 27 July 2026 A frontal system approaching Cape Scott will bring gales tonight.
Southerly gales will spread from Explorer to West Coast Vancouver
Island North, Queen Charlotte Sound, Central Coast, and Southern
Hecate Strait this afternoon. Winds will ease below gales
By midnight.

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