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West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 July 2026

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots becoming northwest 25 to 35 early this evening. Wind northwest 25 to 35 Wednesday.

Periods of drizzle and fog patches ending near noon. Fog patches forming near midnight and dissipating Wednesday morning.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 July 2026
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 2 metres building to 2 to 3 early this evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 July 2026
Thursday Wind northwest 25 to 30 knots.
Friday Wind west 10 to 20 knots.
Saturday Wind west 5 to 15 knots becoming variable 5 to 15.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 July 2026

'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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PDT 21 July 2026 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary trough located from
Vancouver Island to Washington State.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:47 AM PDT 21 July 2026 A ridge of high pressure offshore is bringing strong to marginal gale
force northwesterly winds over the northern waters. These winds will
spread into central and southern waters tonight and on Wednesday.

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