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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 12 July 2025

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots except light south of Tsawwassen. Wind becoming northwest 15 to 25 early this evening then becoming northwest 10 to 20 early Sunday morning. Wind becoming northwest 15 to 25 Sunday afternoon then becoming northwest 20 to 30 Sunday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 12 July 2025
Monday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots.
Tuesday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.
Wednesday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 12 July 2025

'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 10:30 AM PDT 12 July 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today ridge located from the Alaska panhandle
to Explorer.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Sunday ridge located from the North Coast to
Explorer.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today frontal system located over western Bowie.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Sunday weakening frontal system located over
the North Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:26 AM PDT 12 July 2025 A frontal system is approaching the northern waters today. Marginal
southerly gales may briefly develop through Northern Hecate Strait
and Dixon Entrance East this afternoon.

A ridge of high pressure will strengthen again on Sunday, generating
northwesterly gales over West Vancouver Island and westerly gales
over Central and Eastern Juan de Fuca Strait in the afternoon.

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