Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
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Marine Forecast
Issued 04:22 AM PDT 14 May 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots except southwest 20 near Qualicum Beach. Wind becoming southeast 10 to 20 near noon except southwest 25 near Qualicum Beach. Wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 early this evening except southwest 20 near Qualicum Beach. Wind diminishing to light near midnight then increasing to southeast 10 to 20 Friday morning. Wind becoming southeast 15 to 25 near noon Friday then diminishing to southwest 5 to 15 Friday evening.
Showers this afternoon and this evening with a risk of thunderstorms. Showers Friday. Risk of thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening.
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Strong wind warning in effect
Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
Issued 04:22 AM PDT 14 May 2026'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 4:00 AM PDT 14 May 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located from VancouverIsland to the North Coast.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT today trough located over northwestern Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT today trough located south of Tofino.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 9:15 PM PDT 13 May 2026 Strong to gale force westerlies continue over central and easternsections of the Juan de Fuca Strait this evening. Winds will ease
near midnight tonight as the ridge settles into place.
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- Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
- Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo
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