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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 October 2026

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind north 15 to 25 knots except north 25 to 30 over eastern sections this evening. Wind becoming northwest 20 to 30 near midnight then becoming northwest 25 to 35 near noon Tuesday.

Scattered showers ending near noon. Scattered showers Tuesday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 October 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 2 metres building to 2 to 3 late this evening and to 3 to 4 Tuesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 October 2026
Wednesday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots.
Thursday Wind north 15 to 25 knots becoming north 10 to 20 late in the day.
Friday Wind north 5 to 15 knots becoming light.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - southeastern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 October 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 PDT 26 October 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today weakening low located off Washington State.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today weakening ridge located over northern
BC interior.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:25 AM PDT 26 October 2026 A ridge of high pressure over Interior British Columbia will continue
to generate strong to gale force outflow winds through Major mainland
inlets this morning.

Another ridge building offshore will spread strong to marginal gale
force northwesterlies across the outer waters by Monday evening.

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