West Coast Vancouver Island South
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming northwest 20 to 30 early this morning then diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 after midnight. Wind northwest 10 to 20 Wednesday.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 Wednesday
evening.
Extended Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023
Thursday
Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots becoming
northwest 10 to 20 in the morning.
Friday
Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots becoming
southeast 10 to 20.
Saturday
Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots becoming
northwest 10 to 20.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island South
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023'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 AM PDT 30 May 2023 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located from Explorerto Hecate Strait.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT today trough located over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:42 AM PDT 30 May 2023 A stationary ridge from Explorer to Hecate Strait is producing galeforce westerly winds through Juan de Fuca Strait. These winds will
diminish early this morning, then redevelop this afternoon.
Gale force northwesterly winds along West Vancouver Island will ease
this morning.
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