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Issued 10:30 AM PDT 21 April 2026

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind variable 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest 10 to 15 late this afternoon then becoming northwest 10 to 20 this evening except northwest 35 northwest of Estevan Point. Wind increasing to northwest 30 to 40 early Wednesday morning except light near the coast south of Tofino. Wind becoming northwest 25 to 35 Wednesday evening except southeast 15 near the coast south of Tofino.

Periods of rain this afternoon and tonight.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 April 2026
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 this afternoon and to 3 to 5 near midnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 April 2026
Thursday Wind variable 10 to 20 knots increasing to northwest 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Friday Wind variable 10 knots increasing to northwest 10 to 20.
Saturday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island South

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 21 April 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 10:30 AM PDT 21 April 2026 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over Bowie.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today weakening trough located over southern
Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today dissipating trough located over southern
Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:21 AM PDT 21 April 2026 A ridge of high pressure over Bowie will remain nearly stationary
over the next few days and is expected to strengthen from this
afternoon through Wednesday.

Strong to gale force northerly winds will persist over the central
waters today, spreading to the southern waters tonight. These winds
are expected to continue through Wednesday.

Gale force westerly winds will also develop over the Central and
Eastern Juan de Fuca Strait late this afternoon, easing overnight.

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