Esquimalt Harbour and approaches.

Forecast valid for the next 24 hours with an outlook for the following 24 hours.

The approaches to Esquimalt are defined as the triangular area bounded by Race Rocks, Trial Island and Esquimalt Harbour.

In the Harbour... wind warning in effect. Wind southwesterly 20 to 30 knots easing to 10 to 15 early this evening then to light and variable overnight. Wind becoming southeasterly 5 to 10 Friday morning. Outlook...wind light southerly.

In the approaches... Gale Warning in effect. Wind west to southwest 30 to gales 45 easing to 15 to 20 early this evening and to southerly 10 overnight. Wind shifting to southeasterly 10 to 15 Friday morning. Outlook...wind moderate to strong southeasterly.

Weather. Cloudy periods.

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