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Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 06 November 2025

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 25 knots increasing to southeast 35 to 45 early this afternoon then diminishing to southeast 15 to 25 early this evening except southeast 30 over northern sections. Wind becoming southwest 20 near midnight then diminishing to southwest 15 early Friday morning. Wind backing to southeast 15 near noon Friday.

Rain this afternoon and this evening. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 06 November 2025
Saturday Wind east 5 to 15 knots.
Sunday Wind southeast 25 knots diminishing to south 15 late in the day.
Monday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots becoming light.

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Gale warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

Issued 10:30 AM PST 06 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 6 November 2025 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PST today low located over northwestern Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 983 mb located over northern Vancouver
Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday building ridge located southwest of the
offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday ridge located on a line north-south over
Vancouver Island.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:32 AM PST 6 November 2025 A frontal system over Explorer will move eastward to lie over
Northern Vancouver Island tonight. Ahead of the system, gale to storm
force southeasterlies will spread throughout most southern waters
today. Gale to storm force westerlies are expected over offshore
waters this evening in the wake of the low.

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