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Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 04 April 2025

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind light except southeast 10 to 20 knots northwest of Estevan Point today and early this evening. Wind becoming southeast 10 to 20 this evening then increasing to southeast 20 to 30 Saturday morning except southeast 35 northwest of Estevan Point Saturday afternoon and evening.

Rain Saturday late in the day.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 04 April 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 1 metre building to 1 to 2 overnight except 2 to 3 northwest of Estevan Point Saturday afternoon and evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 04 April 2025
Sunday Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots diminishing to southerly 5 to 15 in the afternoon.
Monday Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots.
Tuesday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots veering to southwest 15 to 25.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island South

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 04 April 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 4:00 AM PDT 4 April 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located from the Central Coast to
Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today weakening ridge located over the South Coast.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today frontal system located on a line north-south
over western Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday frontal system located on a line
north-south over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:35 AM PDT 4 April 2025

Pacific - South Coast Area

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