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Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 15 April 2026

Tonight and Thursday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 10 to 20 late overnight then becoming northwest 10 late Thursday morning. Wind becoming light Thursday afternoon then becoming northwest 10 Thursday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 15 April 2026
Friday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming light in the morning then becoming southeast 10 to 15 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind light becoming southeast 5 to 15 knots.
Sunday Wind light.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 15 April 2026

'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 PDT 15 April 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today departing trough located over southern
Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located over Pacific Ocean.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Thursday ridge located over the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:27 AM PDT 15 April 2026 Northwesterly gales over the offshore waters continue today as a
ridge of high pressure strengthens over the Pacific Ocean. Gales will
spread into west coast Vancouver Island this afternoon as the ridge
approaches the BC coast.

A trough sweeping across the southern waters will bring a risk of
thunderstorms and waterspouts this morning and afternoon.

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