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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PST 06 November 2025

Tonight and Friday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to southwest 10 to 15 near noon Friday then backing to southeast 5 to 15 early Friday evening.

Showers ending Friday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 06 November 2025
Saturday Wind east 5 to 15 knots.
Sunday Wind southeast 25 knots diminishing to south 15 late in the day.
Monday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots becoming light.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

Issued 9:30 PM PST 06 November 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 9:30 PM PST 6 November 2025 Tonight and Friday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight departing low 983 mb located over northern
Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday building ridge located southwest of the
offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday ridge located on a line north-south over
Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday intensifying frontal system located over
the western offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Saturday frontal system located over eastern Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:21 PM PST 6 November 2025 A 983 millibar low will move inland after midnight while weakening.
In the wake of the low, winds will shift to gale to storm force
westerlies waters this evening then weaken to strong Friday morning.

Another strong front is forecast to arrive Saturday bringing storm
force southerly winds to central and northern waters.

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