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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 07 November 2025

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind south 10 to 15 knots except south 20 south of Tsawwassen. Wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 this afternoon then becoming southeast 10 early this evening except south 15 south of Tsawwassen. Wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 near midnight except northeast 10 to 15 south of Tsawwassen. Wind becoming easterly 10 to 15 near noon Saturday then diminishing to light Saturday evening except northeast 5 to 15 south of Tsawwassen.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 07 November 2025
Sunday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30 in the morning.
Monday Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light.
Tuesday Wind light.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

Issued 10:30 AM PST 07 November 2025

'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 10:30 AM PST 7 November 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PST today building ridge located over the South Coast.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday quasi-stationary ridge located over
BC interior.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday intensifying frontal system located
south of the Gulf of Alaska.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Saturday frontal system located on a line
northeast-southwest over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:10 AM PST 7 November 2025 A strong frontal system is expected to arrive on Saturday,
Bringing gale to storm force southerly winds to the central and
northern waters.

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