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Hecate Strait - southern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PST 17 November 2025

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind south 10 to 20 knots backing to southeast 15 to 25 late Tuesday morning then increasing to southeast 25 to 35 Tuesday evening.

Showers ending Tuesday afternoon.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 17 November 2025
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 1 metre or less building to 1 to 2 Tuesday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 17 November 2025
Wednesday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots increasing to southeast 40 to 50 in the morning.
Thursday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots diminishing to southeast 10 to 20.
Friday Wind south 20 to 30 knots diminishing to west 10 to 20.

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

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Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 9:30 PM PST 17 November 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 9:30 PM PST 17 November 2025 Tonight and Tuesday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight ridge located from the Central Coast
to Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Tuesday ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Vancouver Island.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight cold front located over the North Coast.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday weakening cold front located over Queen
Charlotte Sound.

At 9:30 p.m. PST Tuesday approaching frontal system located west
of the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:16 PM PST 17 November 2025 An intense frontal system will approach the offshore waters late
Tuesday. Southeast gales ahead of this system are forecast to reach
storm force on Wednesday.

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