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West Coast Vancouver Island South

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PST 15 November 2025

Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots becoming southeast 15 to 25 early Sunday morning then increasing to northwest 25 to 35 early Sunday afternoon except southeast 25 near the coast south of Estevan Point.

Periods of drizzle and fog patches changing to periods of rain Sunday morning.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 15 November 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 near noon Sunday becoming 5 Sunday evening except 3 near the coast.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:50 PM PST 15 November 2025
Monday Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to variable 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind variable 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest 10 to 15.
Wednesday Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 35 to 45.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island South

Issued 9:30 PM PST 15 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 9:30 PM PST 15 November 2025 Tonight and Sunday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 996 mb located over the Gulf of Alaska.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Sunday dissipating low 1000 mb located northwest
of Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight deepening low 1002 mb located southwest
of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Sunday weakening low located over northern
Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST Sunday approaching ridge located west of the
offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:20 PM PST 15 November 2025 A low pressure centre will move across the Explorer region overnight
and onto Northern Vancouver Island by Sunday morning. Gale force
northerly winds are forecast to develop to the west of the low.

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