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Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 21 June 2025

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast 10 to 15 near noon then increasing to southeast 15 to 20 this afternoon. Wind diminishing to southeast 5 to 15 late this evening and to light early Sunday morning. Wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 near noon Sunday except southwest 20 near Qualicum Beach Sunday late in the day.

Showers this morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 June 2025
Monday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots.
Tuesday Wind light becoming southeast 5 to 15 knots.
Wednesday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 21 June 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 21 June 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday weakening ridge located on a line
north-south over western Bowie.

At 10:00 a.m. PDT Sunday trough located west of Bowie.
By 10:00 p.m. PDT Sunday trough located over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:27 AM PDT 21 June 2025 Northwesterly gales west of Vancouver Island have eased, but strong
northwest flow continues over many marine waters under the influence
of an offshore ridge.

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