There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Strong wind warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 15 May 2026

'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Watches (In effect)

Waterspout watch in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 04:42 AM PDT 15 May 2026 Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts.

Where: Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, West Coast Vancouver Island

When: This afternoon and tonight.

Additional Information:
An upper trough will move across the south coast of B.C. today, bringing a cool and unstable airmass. This airmass will provide favourable conditions for the formation of waterspouts across the Strait of Georgia and the mouth of Howe Sound, as well as the west coast of Vancouver Island this afternoon and tonight.

Mariners are urged to take all necessary precautions and prepare for the possibility of waterspout activity. Postpone voyage or seek safe harbour if possible. Keep in mind that waterspouts cannot be seen at night and may strike suddenly.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 15 May 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today trough located over Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today trough located over the South Coast.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Saturday ridge located on a line north-south
over Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT Saturday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:20 AM PDT 15 May 2026 A trough is moving through Explorer this afternoon. This will
generate northwesterly gale force winds in southwestern sections of
Explorer. Winds will ease overnight as the trough leaves Explorer.

In addition, this trough will create conditions favourable for the
development of waterspouts across the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound
and west coast Vancouver Island from this afternoon to Saturday
morning.

A transient ridge of high pressure builds over the offshore waters on
Saturday. As the ridge moves closer to the coast, gale force
westerlies will develop through Juan de Fuca Strait Saturday
afternoon. These winds will ease to strong westerlies Saturday
overnight.