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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PDT 13 July 2025

Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots except west 10 south of Tsawwassen late this evening. Wind becoming northwest 25 to 35 late overnight then diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 near noon Monday. Wind diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 early Monday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 13 July 2025
Tuesday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 10 to 20 in the morning.
Wednesday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.
Thursday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 13 July 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 9:30 PM PDT 13 July 2025 Tonight and Monday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary ridge located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:18 PM PDT 13 July 2025 A ridge of high pressure offshore will remain quasistationary until
Wednesday. This will generate strong to gale force northwesterlies
across West Vancouver Island, Johnstone Strait, and into the inner
South Coast waters tonight. Winds will diminish in the inner South
Coast tonight into Monday morning. Northwesterly gales will
Continue over West Vancouver Island and develop over Explorer during
the day on Monday and continue onto Tuesday.

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