Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PST 05 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 20 to 30 knots increasing to west 30 to 40 early this
evening then diminishing to west 25 early Saturday morning. Wind diminishing to
west 15 to 20 Saturday afternoon and to variable 10 to 15 Saturday
evening.
Showers. Visibility 1 mile or less in
showers.
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 20 to 30 knots increasing to west 30 to 40 early this
evening then diminishing to west 25 early Saturday morning. Wind diminishing to
west 15 to 20 Saturday afternoon and to variable 10 to 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.
Showers. Visibility 1 mile or less in
showers.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
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.