West Coast Vancouver Island South
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 07 November 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 20 knots diminishing to southwest 5 to 15 near noon then backing to southeast 15 early this evening. Wind increasing to southeast 25 near midnight except southeast 30 to 40 northwest of Estevan Point overnight and Saturday.
Showers this morning.
Waves
Issued 04:00 AM PST 07 November 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Seas 5 to 7 metres subsiding to 5 early this morning and to 3 to
4 late this afternoon. Seas becoming 2 to 3 Saturday morning except 4 northwest
of Estevan Point Saturday afternoon and evening.
Extended Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PST 07 November 2025
Sunday
Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots diminishing to
southwest 25 late in the day.
Monday
Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to
northwest 5 to 15.
Tuesday
Wind light becoming east 10 to 15 knots late
in the day.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island South
Issued 10:30 AM PST 07 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 10:30 AM PST 7 November 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PST today building ridge located over the South Coast.By 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday quasi-stationary ridge located over
BC interior.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday intensifying frontal system located
south of the Gulf of Alaska.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Saturday frontal system located on a line
northeast-southwest over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:10 AM PST 7 November 2025 A strong frontal system is expected to arrive on Saturday,Bringing gale to storm force southerly winds to the central and
northern waters.
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