Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PST 05 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 25 knots increasing to west 35 early this evening then
diminishing to west 20 early Saturday morning. Wind backing to southwest 15
Saturday afternoon then to southeast 15 Saturday evening.
Periods of rain. Visibility as low as 1 mile in
rain.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PST 05 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 25 knots increasing to west 35 early this evening then
diminishing to west 20 early Saturday morning. Wind backing to southwest 15
Saturday afternoon then to southeast 15 Saturday evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PST 05 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Periods of rain. Visibility as low as 1 mile in
rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Juan de Fuca Strait - west entrance
Issued 6:23 PM PST 05 December 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 PM PST 5 December 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 p.m. PST today departing low 996 mb located over central
Hecate Strait.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday deepening trough located on a line
north-south over the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Saturday trough located from Bowie to Explorer.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:59 PM PST 5 December 2025 A low pressure centre over Hecate Strait will depart the area this
evening. Behind the low, gale to storm force westerlies will spread
from offshore waters to the South Coast. Gale force west to northwest
winds are forecast this evening west of Vancouver Island and
Through Juan de Fuca Strait.