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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 June 2025

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots except northwest 20 to 30 northwest of Estevan Point today and tonight. Wind increasing to northwest 25 to 35 late overnight except variable 5 to 15 near the coast south of Tofino. Wind diminishing to southeast 5 to 15 near noon Saturday except northwest 15 to 25 northwest of Estevan Point. Wind becoming variable 5 to 15 Saturday evening.

Showers near the mouth of Juan de Fuca Strait Saturday morning.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 June 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 2 metres except 3 to 4 northwest of Estevan Point overnight and Saturday morning. Seas building to 2 to 3 near noon Saturday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 June 2025
Sunday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming variable 5 to 15 in the morning.
Monday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots.
Tuesday Wind northwesterly 5 to 15 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island South

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 June 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 4:00 AM PDT 20 June 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday ridge located off Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:33 AM PDT 20 June 2025 Ahead of a building ridge of high pressure, northwesterly gales
Will develop near Cape St James this afternoon and then spread to
west coast Vancouver Island and Southern Explorer tonight. In its
wake, winds will gradually ease to strong northwest on Saturday.

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