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July 31st
Repeat of yesterday, except lighter west winds in the Georgia Straight this morning. Threats of clouds or precipitation in Whistler/Pemerton seem not likely. Classic Squamish day! Expect a steady warm 20+ knots at the Spit today! No sandbars today. 3:24 PM PDT 7.48 feet Low Tide
July 30th
Light West winds in the Georgia Straight should drop off before noon. Low level marine layer covers the Howe sound, ending just before Squamish. Should clear with the inflow this morning. Expect 20 knots.
2:50 PM PDT 6.26 feet Low Tide
July 29th
Light S.E. in the city drops off this morning. Light outflows and a 11 degree gradient forecasted. Expect 20+ knots for the Squamish Spit.
2:16 PM PDT 5.14 feet Low Tide
July 28th
Light South push from the city. With a 13 degree temp gradient from city to the valley. Light outflows for Howe Sound this morning. Early start for the Spit. Expect a warm steady 25+ knots with lighter wind before noon. Changing to semi-diurnal tides 1:43 PM PDT 4.19 feet Low Tide
July 27th
Good temps, gradient of 12 degrees with a temp of 29 in Squamish.
Expect a warm steady 20 knots. 1:09 PM PDT 3.45 feet Low Tide
July 26th
30 degree high for Squamish! 11 degree gradient forecasted from city to valley. West winds in the Straight drop. Classic hairdryer day for the Spit. Expect a warm/steady 20 knots. 12:35 PM PDT 2.94 feet Low Tide
July 25th
Strong west winds in the Georgia Straight, should last through the day. Stronger winds forecasted south of YVR. Ferry Terminal or Point Roberts?
Gradient of 10 degrees for the Spit with highs of 29 degrees in Squamish. Expect a very warm 15-20 knots at the Spit. Might be a later start today.
11:58 AM PDT 2.65 feet Low Tide
July 24th
Bluebird skies with a 10 degree gradient from the city to valley. 28 degree forecasted high for Squamish! Expect a warm 15 – 20 knots at the Spit. West winds in the Straight lasting through the most part of the day.
Very low tides today making it excellent for beginners.
11:20 AM PDT 2.54 feet Low Tide
July 23rd
Jet stream moves North! Seasonal weather returns with Sun in the forecast for the next few weeks. Light cloud this morning will burn off by noon. Light winds in the Straight. Classic Squamish day! Expect a warm, steady 20 knots. A great day to learn to kiteboard at the Spit.
10:38 AM PDT 2.61 feet Low Tide
July22nd
Look like the Jet stream takes a dive and lines up with Vancouver Island. This brings unsettled weather and
cumulus clouds on the web cams. Strong west winds in the Georgia Straight this morning, hitting Tsawwassen ferry terminal Point Roberts and lightly hitting Jericho beach. Should see west winds pick up and shift slightly SW before dropping. Strong inflow early this morning for Howe sound with 15 knots already at the Spit! Clearing this afternoon with good inflows all day as west winds in the city drop. Expect 20 knots.
9:52 AM PDT 2.83 feet Low Tide
July 21st
Warmer temps in the city over the valley this morning. Light outflows and high temps forecasted for the valley. Some passing clouds on the valley cams and satellite, should clear by noon. Light inflows in the morning stronger by the afternoon. Expect 20 knots.
9:02 AM PDT 3.21 feet Low Tide
July 20th
High cirrus clouds on the valley web-cams and light outflows for Howe sound. Light N.W. winds in the Georgia Straight dropping. 8 degree gradient with higher temps in the valley early this morning. Early inflows with steadier winds then the last several days. Expect 20+ knots.
8:07 AM PDT 3.75 feet Low Tide
July 19th
Repeat of yesterday! A good gradient all week.
7:09 AM PDT 4.46 feet Low Tide
July 18th
Moderate west winds in the Georgia Straight Drop. Light outflows and crystal blue skies! Water temps increasing with higher tides. Expect a steady 20+ knots for the Squamish Spit. 5:16 PM PDT 9.70 feet Low Tide
July 17th
Bluebird skies! Steady wind, 20+ knots hot and sunny! Refreshing, fresh water at the Spit. 4:23 PM PDT 7.85 feet Low Tide
July 16th
West winds in the straight swing SW later afternoon. Ferry terminal?
A light inflow at the Spit this morning, is a good sign. Mix of sun and clouds will clear by noon, with no major threats on the satellite. Gradient of 9, expect 20+.
3:36 PM PDT 5.88 feet Low Tide
July 15th
Strong west winds in the Georgia Straight and not much happening in the city. Light SE at Boundary Bay will drop and West winds will increase cooling the city. A 7 degree gradient between Vancouver, Whistler and the Pemberton valley. Light outflows with an early inflow for the Squamish Spit. Should be a great day for Kiteboarding or windsurfing. Expect 20+ knots with an early start. 2:51 PM PDT 4.02 feet Low Tide
July 14th
Light outflows, good gradient, warm wind. Classic Squamish day!
Expect 20 + Knots.
Strong westerly for the city tomorrow?
2:08 PM PDT 2.46 feet Low Tide
July 13th
Strong west winds in the Straight this morning, forecast is to drop. Light outflows with neutral temps for the city and valley, a light gradient favoring inflow. Expect 15 – 20 Knots. 1:23 PM PDT 1.36 feet Low Tide
July 12th
Strong west in the Georgia Straight should last for the most part of the day. Strong inflow already this morning. Gusty winds for the Spit. Expect 15-25 knots. 12:38 PM PDT 0.80 feet Low Tide
July 11th
2 degrees warmer in the valley, forecasted 6 degree gradient. Clear on the web cams but a small band of light cirro-stratus form cloud passes by. Light outflows and setting up for a classic day at the Spit! Expect 20 knots.
11:53 AM PDT 0.77 feet Low Tide
July 10th
A nice high pressure system established in the Pacific! 8 degree gradient.
Already inflowing at the Spit. Classic day for the Squamish Spit!
Expect a steady 20 + knots. Extreme low tides, great for beginners. Westerlies coming by Mon, Tofino?? 11:08 AM PDT 1.19 feet Low Tide
July 9th
Weaker outflows this morning with a 1 degree temp variance from the city to the valley. Light West winds cooling the city. With a 8 degree gradient we should see an earlier inflow then yesterday. Although there’s a slight temperature inversion in Whistler. Expect 20 knots.
10:23 AM PDT 1.96 feet Low Tide
July 8th
Warmer temps established in the valley. Earlier inflow than yesterday. No inversion for Whistler. 7 degree gradient, expect 15 knots. Hot wind and water temps rising! Very light west for the city. Stronger west winds tomorrow. 9:38 AM PDT 2.94 feet Low Tide
July 7th
Clear skies and strong outflows. Exhale before inhale! 26 for the city and 34 for the valley, should be a warmer day at the Squamish Spit. Moderate inflows, expect 20 knots. Light W in the Georgia, easing off around noon. Weather patterns look good for Squamish for the next week!
8:52 AM PDT 4.02 feet Low Tide
July 6th
Bluebird skies! Light N.W. in the straight should increase around noon. N.W. shifting west. Moderate outflows for Howe Sound. 7 degree temp gradient from the city to the valley forecasted. Moderate inflows at the Spit by noon, expect 15 knots. 8:07 AM PDT 5.13 feet Low Tide
July 5th
Strong west winds in the Georgia Straight this morning. Forecast is for it to drop by noon. Some leftover clouds on the valley cams, should clear later this morning. Neutral temps from the city to the valley with a 4 degree gradient forecasted. Moderate inflows for the Spit, expect 15-20 knots. Sunny skies this afternoon. West winds in the Straight pick up again before dark? 7:21 AM PDT 6.21 feet Low Tide
July 4th
Jet stream pushes high into northern B.C. and a big high pressure system develops in the Pacific. Last day of fowl weather for a while! Clearing later today with south push this morning. Blue sky showing on the Pemberton cam. 3 degrees warmer in the valley already hence the inflow at the Squamish Spit. Expect 20 knots today. Strong west Mon morning!
5:20 PM PDT 9.32 feet Low Tide
July 3rd
3 degrees warmer in the valley this morning and already inflowing! Light layer of high cloud, should dissipate by noon as drier air moves in from the North. Moderate inflows today, expect 20 knots. Light west turning S.E. for the city. A good Jet stream and High pressure coming!
4:35 PM PDT 7.97 feet Low Tide
July 2nd
Clearing skies and warmer temps today! Light outflows and 1 degree warmer in the valley this morning. Good signs for a early inflow. Expect 20 knots. Light west in the Georgia Straight. Could get a session in the city?
3:56 PM PDT 6.60 feet Low Tide
July 1st
High cloud on the whistler cams and increasing cloudiness this morning.
Neutral temps from the city to the valley with light south push. 7 km outflows for Pam rocks. Light inflows for the Spit today, expect 10 – 15 knots with colder temps. 3:20 PM PDT 5.30 feet Low Tide
Summer should start on Mon? Westerly for Tofino tomorrow.
June 30th
Mix of Sun and clouds this morning on the cams. Light outflows for Howe Sound. Temp gradient forecasted 4 degrees. Late start today with moderate inflows. Expect 15 knots. Very light west turning S for the city.
High pressure develops in the outer North Pacific! Good inflows for the next couple of days.
2:43 PM PDT 4.17 feet Low Tide
June 29th
Clearer skies with some clouds for the valley cams. Light inflows at the Spit already, due to a 4 degree temp gradient. Moderate inflows expected, 15-20 knots. Not much for the city. Squamish looks good for Thurs, Fri and Sat! 2:07 PM PDT 3.25 feet Low Tide
June 28th
Jet Stream brings moisture up from middle Pacific. Heavy high cloud and rain this morning in the valley. Forecast for a 3 degree temp gradient from Vancouver to the valley. Clearing later in the day. Light outflows and South push give a good chance for inflows today. Expect 10-15 knots, colder/gustier to start with brighter skies and better wind in the afternoon. 1:30 PM PDT 2.56 feet Low T
June 27th
A 990 low moves down from North Pacific. Heavy cloud on the web cams.
E.C. call for chance of showers. South push from the city combined with high temps in the valley will make for moderate winds in Squamish. Cold and gusty. Expect 15-20 knots. S.E. for the city?
12:53 PM PDT 2.10 feet Low Tide
June 26th
Jet stream steers course for lower mainland and will cause unsettled weather for the next while as low pressure develops in the panhandle. High and low cloud on the valley cams this morning. Moderate inflows for Howe Sound combined with higher temps in the valley will make for medium to strong winds at the Spit. Expect 20 knots. Very low tides today!
12:15 PM PDT 1.86 feet Low Tide
Make sure to try the free kite demos today at the Spit!
June 25th
Light outflows for Howe Sound. With the Jet stream shaping up, should see sunny skies for the next couple of days.
Warmer temps in the valley. Good wind for the Spit. Expect 15 – 20 knots.
Light W turning S.W. for the city. 11:36 AM PDT 1.82 feet Low Tide
Naish and North demo days this weekend at the Spit!
June 24th
High cloud on the valley web cams should clear out as dryer air from the west moves in this afternoon. Light outflows this morning and South push from the city. Should see inflows starting later in the day. Expect 15 knots at the Spit. Not much for the city. Big sandbars showing for the next few days. 10:56 AM PDT 2.01 feet Low Tide
June 23rd
Bright skies this morning in Squamish. A thin layer of high cloud covers Howe Sound. 5 degree temp gradient between the city and the valley. 35 km outflows at Portue Cove this morning. Late start and lighter winds. Expect 15 knots. Not much for the city. 10:13 AM PDT 2.47 feet Low Tide
June 22nd
Jet stream sets course for Mexico. A lot of moisture in the valley this morning, low clouds will take a while to get moving. Light inflows for the afternoon. Expect 15 knots. Light South turning S.W. for the lower mainland. 9:28 AM PDT 3.22 feet Low Tide
June 21st
5 degrees warmer in the valley this morning. Light inflows at the Spit already. High and low cloud on the web cams. Expect 5-20 knots gusty and cold. Very light South winds for the city. Shaping up for tomorrow!
8:40 AM PDT 4.26 feet Low Tide
June 20th
Low cloud through the valley this morning, this should clear out by noon. Inflows for Howe Sound sound have already started with a good temp gradient. Slight chance for some South winds before dark??
7:47 AM PDT 5.53 feet Low Tide
June 19th
Clear skies this morning in Squamish. Moderate outflows with high temps in the valley. South push from the city. Early inflows today, expect 15-25 knots. Light west for the city with light S.E. later. Should be another great day at the Spit!
5:41 PM PDT 8.17 feet Low Tide
June 18th
High and low cloud on the Whistler cams. Light outflows for Howe Sound. E.C. calling for %40 chance of showers this afternoon. Temp variance looks good from the city to the valley with a 8 degree difference. Expect 10-20 knots, cold and gusty. 4:47 PM PDT 6.25 feet Low Tide
June 17th
Low cloud through Howe Sound all the way up the Pemberton valley. Moderate inflows this morning due to South push and a warmer valley. Light west winds in the Georgia Straight should swing South this afternoon. Slight chance of a Westerly tomorrow! At the Spit expect 5- 20 knots today, cold and cloudy. 3:58 PM PDT 4.39 feet Low Tide
June 16th
South at B-bay/N.W. at Halibut bank? Looks like the Jet Stream has shifted into a North to South position over B.C. causing a mini system for the Lower mainland.
Clear on the valley cams this morning with light cloud in Howe Sound. 4 degrees temp variance from the valley to the city. Light outflows means a early start. Expect 20 knots. Not much for the city today.
3:11 PM PDT 2.80 feet Low Tide
June 15th
A small system moves in from the N.E. As valley temps rise increasing cloudiness with small amounts of rain. South push from the city with neutral temps from Pemberton valley to Vancouver. Expect gusty cold winds today for the Spit. West winds in the Georgia Straight should last until noon, turning south into the evening. 2:25 PM PDT 1.63 feet Low Tide
June 14th
Strong west winds near the shore for Vancouver this morning. The forecast is for it to drop by afternoon. Should see a switch to SW before it drops. West winds for the next 3 or 4 days. Small amounts of cloud on the Whistler cams with light outflows for Howe Sound. Should see moderate inflows with sunny skies. Expect 15-18 knots at the Spit, will feel like 20+ with the river current. Great day for beginners!
1:40 PM PDT 0.93 feet Low Tide
June 13th
Strong west winds in the Georgia Straight this morning, should pick up this afternoon. West winds for a couple of days. Trace amounts of rain early this morning for Squamish. Light outflows for Howe Sound, should see inflow around 9:00 – 10:00. 6 degree temp variance between the city and valley with clearing this afternoon. Expect 20 knots. Check out Tofino!!
12:55 PM PDT 0.73 feet Low Tide
June 12th
Light outflows and light low cloud. South push from the city. 6 degree gradient from the valley to the city. Classic Squamish day. Light west winds in the city. 12:12 PM PDT 0.95 feet Low Tide
June 11th
Very cloudy on the Whistler cams this morning. 89% humidity in the valley. Drier air moving in from the N.E. Inflows today, improving later in the day. Very cold and gusty in the early part with a good evening session.
West winds in the Georgia Straight, forecast is for it to drop in the afternoon. 11:30 AM PDT 1.53 feet Low Tide
June 10th
Looks like the Jet stream might make a appearance into B.C. this weekend! Heavy cloud and a forecast for rain today for the Spit. Things start to shape up tomorrow for the weekend. Light west for the city. Tofino looks awesome for the next 2 days and so on!
10:51 AM PDT 2.38 feet Low Tide
June 9th
Heavy cloud and rain. Gusty, cold and rainy for the Spit today. Very light S winds for the city. Picking up Westerlies for Sat and Stronger West for Sun. Long term looks great! Summer starts this weekend!
10:12 AM PDT 3.41 feet Low Tide
June 8th
Moderate outflows for Howe Sound with light low cloud on the Whistler cams. Neutral temps for the valley and the city with a forecast of 7 degree gradient. Some N.W. for the Georgia Straight with a slight chance of some W wind for the city. At the Spit expect 15 Knots.
9:36 AM PDT 4.57 feet Low Tide
June 7th
Light outflows with scattered high and low cloud on the web cams for Howe Sound. Calling for 20 knots today with 22 in the valley and 17 for the city, Clearing this afternoon. Expect 20+ knots for the Spit today. Very small chance of some West turning S.W. for the city. 8:59 AM PDT 5.78 feet Low Tide
June 6th
Forecast for rain seems to be missing Howe Sound this morning, as shown on the radar. E.C. forecast is calling for 15 knots inflow. Temp gradient 19 degrees in the valley with 14 in the city. Light south push from the lower mainland. Late start due to strong outflows. Expect 15 knots.
8:20 AM PDT 6.99 feet Low Tide
June 5th
Scattered low cloud in the valley on the web cams this morning. Light outflows for Howe Sound combined with south push from the city. Should see moderate inflows with sun, expect 15-20 knots. Not much wind for the city. 7:38 AM PDT 8.15 feet Low Tide
June 4th
Light west winds in the Georgia Straight this morning. No sign of a significant increase for the west winds. Howe sound outflows have started to drop. Showers ending this morning with light cloud this afternoon. Should see inflows by noon. Expect a cold 15-20 knots. Long term is setting up great although this is not a desirable Jet stream.
5:25 PM PDT 7.32 feet Low Tide
June 3rd
Partial clearing for the city this morning. Low cloud on the cams with light inflows for the Spit. Should see moderate SW for Squamish later today. City winds look light and not likely.
4:38 PM PDT 6.02 feet Low Tide
June 2nd
Easterly winds this morning caused by a 990 Low moving in from the west. 2 fronts, 1st is a warm front, causing east to S.E. winds. Gusty winds are expected as the second cold front moves in and should shift S to S.W. while picking up. Expect 15 -25 knots. 3rd ave will be the best location as the wind changes extremely throughout the day. Squamish Spit, cold, gusty expect 5-20 knots.
3:54 PM PDT 4.81 feet Low Tide “location Squamish”
June 1st
Heavy high and low cloud on the Whistler cams. Frontal wind this morning at the Spit. Stronger gusty winds for Howe sound later today as S.E. approaches the Lower mainland. Light S.E for B-bay, getting stronger before dark with stronger East to S.E. tomorrow.
3:13 PM PDT 3.74 feet Low Tide
May 31st
Mainly high cloud on the Whistler cams this morning. Increasing cloudiness as systems move in for the next 3 days. Rainy/ light inflows for the Spit. South winds for the city through the week with a chance of N.W. on Thurs. Squamish showing signs of improving into next weekend. 2:32 PM PDT 2.87 feet Low Tide
May 30th
Frontal inflows this morning. Temperature variance from Vancouver to Lillooet looks good. Calling for clearing with sunny skies this afternoon. Expect light gusty winds 10-20 knots. 1:52 PM PDT 2.20 feet Low Tide
May 29th
Inflows this morning, caused by frontal south push from the city. Calling for rain today as systems move in. Thermal inflows this afternoon as the valley temps increase. Expect light gusty inflows for the Spit 5-15 knots.
1:13 PM PDT 1.76 feet Low Tide
May 28th
A massive low has developed in the Alaskan panhandle which could finally alter the course of the jet stream and return to normal seasonal patterns! Heavy low cloud on the Whistler cams with light frontal inflows for the Spit this morning. Low pressure out of the N.E. B.C. causing unsettled weather. Could see South wind for Crescent beach today but its the lowest tide of May.
12:34 PM PDT 1.57 feet Low Tide
May 27th
Forecast of west winds this afternoon, should arrive after 12:00 with stronger winds for late afternoon. Extremely low tides will make the ferry terminal a difficult option. Expect 15-20 knots. Light outflows for Howe sound this morning, should see inflow today at the Spit with gusty WSW. Expect 5-20 knots. Squamish forecast showing inflow through the weekend and fair weather towards Sun.
11:55 AM PDT 1.68 feet Low Tide
May 26th
Light N.W. in the Georgia Straight this morning. Strong outflows for Howe sound this morning. Late light inflows for the Squamish Spit.
Stronger inflows for Thurs through the weekend. Hopefully the N.W. will arrive early tomorrow. Jet stream still pushing south…
11:15 AM PDT 2.14 feet Low Tide
May 25th
Looks like this low is going to hang around. Moderate outflows combined with heavy high cloud this morning. Light inflows late in the day for the spit. Increasing clouds and rain heading towards B.C. from the Oregon coast. Very light S.E. later this afternoon for B-bay. A north westerly is developing for Thurs…
10:35 AM PDT 2.97 feet Low Tide
May 24th
A 996 mb low sits in the north pacific, spinning off small systems of unsettled weather. With highs of only 12 degrees for Whistler and Pemberton and south push from the city, expect light gusty winds.
Cold temps for Squamish combined with cold run-off! Light south east wind for the city, best bet B-bay.
9:53 AM PDT 4.16 feet Low Tide
May 23rd
Rain this morning in Squamish. Heavy cloud on the Whistler cams. South push from the lower mainland will cause frontal inflows combined with a light thermal. Best chance for wind is south east for B-bay or a small chance for the Spit. 9:08 AM PDT 5.62 feet Low Tide
May 22
Jet stream took a dive and is headed south again causing unsettled weather for today and tomorrow. High and low cloud on the whistler cams this morning with low pressure advancing from the N.E. B.C. Could see clearing around noon causing some Westerly action but might be a S.W.
Maybe Jericho or Crescent. Inflows today, late and could get gusty.
8:18 AM PDT 7.20 feet Low Tide
May 21st
Low temps in Whistler with strong outflows will delay the inflow for the Spit today. Expect gusty winds as high clouds clear. Chance of a small westerly this afternoon at Jericho with a better chance Sat “last days to kite Jericho“! Long term looks great for the Spit starting Sat, right through to next week! 6:15 PM PDT 6.50 feet Low Tide
May 20th
South wind at B-bay, forecast is for it to swing SW. Best bet is Crescent beach. Expect 15-20 knots and should last till the afternoon. Low cloud in the valley on the whistler cams. Gusty inflow for the Spit this morning. Things look good for Squamish starting Fri through the long weekend! Small chance of a westerly Fri afternoon or Sat. 5:15 PM PDT 4.94 feet Low Tide
May 19th
Heavy cloud on the Whistler cams. Low pressure coming from the SW on the satellite. Jet stream has move north over Washington. East winds this morning for the city should shift SE this afternoon. B-Bay before dark, good for beginners. Squamish returns to normal patterns by Fri! Could see a Westerly Sat…
4:21 PM PDT 3.55 feet Low Tide
May 18th
Jet stream now pushing towards Southern California causing a low pressure system to develop in the North Pacific. Unsettled weather for the next few days. A 990 mb L is scheduled for late tomorrow and should last through Thurs. Heavy high and low clouds on the Whistler cams this morning but high temps in the valley combined with a south push will cause inflow. Very gusty winds for the Spit.
Great day for beginners at B-bay tomorrow!
3:30 PM PDT 2.47 feet Low Tide
May 17th
With the jet stream pushing far to the south is seems to have off set the regular weather patterns. Haze on the web cams, with strong outflows for Howe sound. South push from the city, with a chance of S or SW wind for Boundary bay/Crescent beach. Moderate inflows for the Spit, with gusty winds in the afternoon.
Could see a S.E. for Wed/Thurs…
2:42 PM PDT 1.76 feet Low Tide
May 16th
Light haze and 5 degrees warmer in the valley this morning. Light outflows and a light south push from the city. The jet stream has moved south and the forecast for rain has been delayed. Moderate winds, late start for the Spit.
Great day for beginners. Expect gusty wind later in the day. 1:56 PM PDT 1.44 feet Low Tide
May 15th
Clear skies on the cams this morning. Some unsettled weather scheduled to hit this afternoon and overnight, this shouldn’t effect the inflow much. Moderate outflows this morning means a later inflow. South push in city but not much wind for Vancouver. Big sandbar, great day for beginners. Moderate wind today expect 15-25 knots. Inflow tomorrow as well!
1:14 PM PDT 1.50 feet Low Tide
May 14th
Clear on the cams, good gradient, typical Squamish day! Sandbars showing from 10-3 making it excellent for learning to kiteboard. Very small chance of west winds for the city and yes Squamish will inflow through the weekend!
12:34 PM PDT 1.89 feet Low Tide
May 13
Bluebird skies and low tide, another great day for the Spit. Moderate outflows this morning should delay the inflow to after 11:00 Small chance of a light westerly at Jericho. 20 knots for Squamish.
11:57 AM PDT 2.54 feet Low Tide
May 12
Light haze with high cloud on the Whistler cams this morning. Strong east wind at Jericho should drop and switch light west this afternoon. Light outflows in the Howe Sound this morning mean early inflow for the Spit. Expecting a steady 20 knots today. Water is still warm”er” and a great day for beginners.
11:23 AM PDT 3.42 feet Low Tide
May 11
Typical Squamish day with clear skies and high temps in the valley. Light outflows this morning means an early start. Great day for beginners learning to kiteboard, with low tides this morning. Light west wind for Jericho this afternoon but the flood tide won’t help. Long term looks great for Squamish!
10:50 AM PDT 4.46 feet Low Tide
May 10
High ceiling of light haze this morning on the Whistler cams Rain forecast overnight and this morning never happen but still over 90% humidity in the Pemberton valley. E.C. is calling for light inflows early this morning. Expect around 15 knots and could shift west. Chance of a light westerly for Jericho today.
Starting Tues Squamish looks great through the weekend! With low tides making it excellent for learning to kiteboard.
10:19 AM PDT 5.61 feet Low Tide
May 9
SW push in the city today. This should make for stronger winds at the Squamish Spit. Expect 20+ knots with gusty winds in the afternoon. Green water and little run off for the river Although freezing level rising 700m in valley overnight, this should make for heavy run off Mon. Not much wind for the city.
9:48 AM PDT 6.81 feet Low Tide
May 8
High humidity in the valley combined with rising temps will change this mornings bluebird skies into a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Moderate outflows this morning will delay today’s inflow. Should see a couple of good hours of moderate wind around noon with lighter wind in the afternoon. Very light west winds for the city.
9:15 AM PDT 7.99 feet Low Tide
May 7
Bluebird skies mean wind at the Spit! E.C. calling for 15 knots. Medium outflows this morning should switch before noon. Calling for a risk of a thunder shower in the valley but the satellite images look pretty clear? Medium inflows,
Higher tides today so not that great for beginners.
7:26 PM PDT 7.64 feet Low Tide
May 6
Clear skies on the Whistler web cams this morning. Satellite showing just light haze. South push from the city turning light west later this afternoon. Good inflow for Howe sound with steady wind at the Spit!
Not that great for beginners today.
Low tide 7:26 PM PDT / 7.64 ft
May 5
West winds in Georgia straight this morning. No wind in the city yet, there’s a chance we could see west winds kick in by the afternoon. Jet stream still south of B.C. but should move over B.C. later today making for excellent weather through the weekend. Squamish, inflowing today with gusty S.W. but shapes up Fri for the next several days! Tide for Squamish low @5:27 PM PDT / 5.70 ft
Not the greatest day for beginners…
May 4
Low pressure developing in the central Pacific, Jet stream has shifted south of B.C. Squamish web cams looking clear but Whistler cams showing high cloud. Might take a bit for the Spit to get going today. Light west shifting S for the city. N.W. shifting stronger S.W. tomorrow. Westerly later in the week Thurs The Spit Fri!
Tide Low 4:34 PM PDT / 4.69 ft
May 3
Strong west wind kicking in overnight lasting for the most part of the day! Tide 1602 3.2L
May 2
Well the west wind kicked in around noon yesterday and West Spanish banks was going off! Today light SW for the city turning S into the evening. Heavy rain tonight with Strong W wind for tomorrow! Squamish will inflow with gusty winds until Tues.
3:01 PM PDT 2.94 feet Low Tide
May 1
Light south wind this morning. Stronger west winds this afternoon.
Inflow for Howe Sound, with gusty winds at the Spit. South tomorrow followed by a big westerly Mon! Extreme low tide this afternoon. Tide 2:18 PM PDT / 2.33 ft
April 30
Heavy low cloud in the Whistler valley this morning. No wind for the Spit. In Vancouver strong west winds have dropped. Should see stronger S.W. late this afternoon for the city.
Crescent beach? Extreme low tide this afternoon.
Tide 1357 1.5L
April 29
Strong west winds in the Georgia Straight this morning. Jericho 20 knots, Airport 20 G25 knots Sand Heads 20 knots! Should stay strong into the afternoon. Squamish should inflow but will be gusty with all this west wind. Tide 1318 1.5L
April 27
SE wind this morning at Boundary bay, Wind will be up and down for the most part of the day. Light outflows for Howe sound with inflows fore-casted through the weekend. Should have some chances for SW and west winds towards the weekend. With the Spit shaping up by Fri. Tide 1157 2.8L
April 26
Huge outflows for the Howe Sound this morning. “looks like the lungs for the Pemberton valley have starting working”! Should see regular inflows for the Spit starting this weekend. Locally, some E to S.E. wind this afternoon. 3rd ave should be good with low tides this afternoon. Tide 1114 4.0L
April 25
Not much happening… Light easterly winds.
A chance of some S.E. tomorrow afternoon.
April 24
South wind this morning turning S.W. Low tides this morning with higher tides in the afternoon. Best option on S.W. is Crescent beach.
should last through the afternoon. Flatter water/15-20 knots.
Tide 2115 6.2L
April 23
There was a slight chance of S.E. wind today but it really didn’t show. Tomorrow is calling for S – S.W. winds throughout the day.
There’s a 1000 mb low off the west coast and is due to arrive overnight. Stronger winds before noon! Tide 2011 5.3L
April 22
Earth day! Good day to go kiteboarding. Some N.W. wind in the Georgia Straight today, should last through the afternoon.
Tide 1906 4.4L
April 21
Looks like some strong N.W. wind this morning! Should last until the afternoon. Tide dropping after 10:00. We could also see another Westerly tomorrow! Tide 1801 3.6L
April 20th
West winds for the next couple of days with Wednesday’s forecast being the strongest. The tides will be ebbing until later in the day which makes positive currents for English bay!
Tide 1701 3.0L
April 16th
Showing signs of a westerly in the city this afternoon. Squamish
will blow also but with west winds in the Georgia Straight it might get gusty again. Tide 1358 2.7L
April 15th
Looks like the Howe Sound inflows have started. Should be some good wind today at the Squamish Spit. E.C is calling for 15-20 knots. But it looks like some cloud in the afternoon which might make it gusty. Looks better for the Spit tomorrow but there is a good chance of a Westerly in the city as well.