I’m down here at the mouth of the Columbia River.
The forecast is reporting:
Gale Watch issued August 14 at 2:33PM PDT until August 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
In effect from Friday, August 15 at 1:00 PM until Saturday, August 16 at 5:00 AM
Description
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 8 ft at 8
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 1 PM PDT Friday. Gale
Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. The
best chance for gales is between 1 PM and 5 PM.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Sent
Thursday, August 14 at 2:33 PM
Canadian BC North Coastal forecast is calling for gale conditions.
West Coast Vancouver Island North
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 August 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots becoming southeast 20 to 30 late this evening then becoming southeast 25 to 35 Friday morning. Wind diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 Friday afternoon then becoming southwest 20 to 30 Friday evening.
Periods of rain.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 August 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 Friday afternoon.