There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - northern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 11 April 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 11 April 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located over Vancouver
Island.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday ridge located from Explorer to the
Central Coast.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday warm front located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday warm front located west of Haida Gwaii.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:12 AM PDT 11 April 2025 A ridge of high pressure over Vancouver Island will generate strong
to gale force westerly winds through the Juan de Fuca Strait tonight.

On Saturday, a warm front will move across the offshore waters giving
strong to gale force southerly winds to the northern waters.