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Hecate Strait - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PCT 06 November 2026

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 25 knots backing to southerly 15 to 20 this morning then increasing to easterly 25 to 35 Saturday morning. Wind increasing to easterly 35 to 45 near noon Saturday then veering to southeast 25 to 35 Saturday afternoon.

Showers ending near midnight. Rain Saturday. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PCT 06 November 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 this morning and to 1 this afternoon. Seas building to 2 to 3 Saturday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PCT 06 November 2026
Sunday Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to south 15 to 25 in the afternoon then increasing to southeast 35 to 45 late in the day.
Monday Wind southeast 45 to 55 knots.
Tuesday Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Masset Municipal Airport North Hecate Strait - 46183 North Nomad - 46184 South Hecate Strait - 46185 West Sea Otter - 46204 Sartine Island West Dixon Entrance - 46205 East Dellwood - 46207 West Moresby - 46208 Cape St.James Kindakun Rocks Langara Island Middle Nomad - 46004 Rose Spit Sandspit Airport Bella Bella Airport Bella Coola Airport Bonilla Island Cathedral Point Cumshewa Island Grey Islet Holland Rock Lucy Islands Lightstation Prince Rupert Airport Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 South Nomad - 46036 South Moresby - 46147
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Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - northern half

Issued 04:00 AM PCT 06 November 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PCT 6 November 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PCT today frontal system located from the Central
Coast to Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PCT today departing frontal system located over
Vancouver Island.

At 9:30 p.m. PCT tonight frontal system located west of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PCT Saturday frontal system located from the North
Coast to Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:44 AM pct 6 November 2026 A frontal system from the Central Coast to Explorer will track across
Vancouver Island today.

Ahead of the front, strong to gale force southerlies will continue
today over southern waters and the inner South Coast
Before easing this afternoon. In its wake, gale to storm force
southwesterlies over northern waters will gradually ease through this
morning.

Another frontal system will track across the offshore waters Saturday
morning and onto the mainland coast late in the day. Ahead of the
front, gale to storm force southeasterlies will develop over the
offshore waters Saturday morning and then spread to most outer waters
and the inner South Coast.

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