Best Days to Book

Live marine weather forecasts for Denman & Hornby Islands. We track the conditions so you get the best experience on the water.

What's Happening Right Now

🎣 Fishing This Month

  • Peak Spring salmon
  • Lingcod
  • Halibut

🐋 Wildlife & Sightseeing

  • Bigg's orcas
  • Southern Resident orcas
  • Humpback whales
  • Chrome Island lighthouse
  • Longest days
  • Norris Rocks sea lions

16-Day Forecast

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Friday
June 19
Clear sky
🌡️ 22° / 11°C
💨 22 km/h (gusts 39)
🌊 0.5m waves
🎣 Fishing: Good (55) 🐋 Sightseeing: Fair (50)

Captain Pat: Wind gusts will make conditions choppy and less enjoyable for most guests.

Moderate winds at 21 km/h with gusts to 38 km/h will create noticeable chop, making fishing challenging but doable for experienced anglers.

Clear skies are ideal for photography, but gusty winds may make the ride uncomfortable for sightseeing.

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Saturday
June 20
Overcast
🌡️ 26° / 11°C
💨 8 km/h
🌊 0.4m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Outstanding day with calm seas and light winds.

Ideal conditions with light winds and calm seas make this a fantastic day for fishing Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut.

Overcast skies enhance wildlife visibility, and calm seas provide a smooth ride for spotting orcas and humpbacks.

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Sunday
June 21
Overcast
🌡️ 28° / 13°C
💨 9 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (95) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Absolutely ideal conditions for both fishing and sightseeing.

Glass-calm seas and light winds create perfect conditions for fishing Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut.

Overcast skies and calm waters make this an excellent day for whale watching and exploring Chrome Island.

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Monday
June 22
Overcast
🌡️ 31° / 16°C
💨 7 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (95) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Another outstanding day with calm seas and light winds.

Calm seas and light winds make for perfect fishing conditions, with Spring salmon and halibut active.

Warm temperatures and overcast skies provide excellent visibility for spotting orcas and humpbacks.

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Tuesday
June 23
Overcast
🌡️ 32° / 18°C
💨 9 km/h (gusts 21)
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Very good conditions with only minor gusts to consider.

Light winds and small waves make this a very good day for fishing Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut.

Overcast skies and calm seas offer great conditions for wildlife viewing near Norris Rocks and Chrome Island.

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Wednesday
June 24
Overcast
🌡️ 26° / 14°C
💨 9 km/h
🌊 0.4m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Good day overall with manageable chop and light winds.

Light winds and moderate chop make this a solid day for fishing Spring salmon and halibut.

Overcast skies and calm seas provide good conditions for spotting orcas and humpbacks.

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Thursday
June 25
Overcast
🌡️ 21° / 11°C
💨 13 km/h
🌊 0.4m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Good conditions with light winds and manageable seas.

Light winds and small waves make this a good day for fishing Spring salmon and lingcod.

Overcast skies offer great visibility for wildlife, though the chop may be slightly noticeable.

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Friday
June 26
Overcast
🌡️ 17° / 12°C
💨 8 km/h
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Calm seas and light winds make for a great day on the water.

Light winds and calm seas make this an excellent day for fishing Spring salmon and halibut.

Overcast skies and smooth waters provide ideal conditions for sightseeing and wildlife viewing.

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Saturday
June 27
Light drizzle
🌡️ 15° / 11°C
💨 11 km/h (gusts 24)
🌧️ 0.9mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (60) 🐋 Sightseeing: Fair (50)

Captain Pat: Drizzle and gusts will make conditions less comfortable but manageable.

Light drizzle and moderate winds create decent fishing conditions, with Spring salmon and lingcod active.

Drizzle and gusty winds may limit comfort, but wildlife viewing is still possible near Norris Rocks.

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Sunday
June 28
Overcast
🌡️ 14° / 10°C
💨 9 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Solid conditions with calm seas and light winds.

Overcast skies and calm seas make this a good day for fishing Spring salmon and halibut.

Overcast skies and smooth waters provide good conditions for wildlife viewing near Chrome Island.

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Monday
June 29
Moderate drizzle
🌡️ 15° / 10°C
💨 8 km/h
🌧️ 5.4mm
🎣 Fishing: Fair (40) 🐋 Sightseeing: Poor (35)

Captain Pat: Conditions are marginal due to drizzle and gusts.

Moderate drizzle and gusty winds make fishing challenging and uncomfortable for most guests.

Drizzle and overcast skies limit visibility and comfort for sightseeing.

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Tuesday
June 30
Light drizzle
🌡️ 22° / 9°C
💨 8 km/h
🌧️ 0.9mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (55) 🐋 Sightseeing: Fair (50)

Captain Pat: Light drizzle and calm seas make for manageable conditions.

Light drizzle and calm seas make this a decent day for fishing Spring salmon and lingcod.

Drizzle and overcast skies offer moderate conditions for wildlife viewing near Chrome Island.

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Wednesday
July 1
Light drizzle
🌡️ 23° / 10°C
💨 10 km/h
🌧️ 0.9mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (65) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (60)

Captain Pat: Light drizzle but otherwise calm and manageable conditions.

Light drizzle and calm seas provide decent fishing conditions for Spring salmon and pink salmon.

Drizzle and overcast skies offer good visibility for spotting humpbacks and orcas near Hornby Island.

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Thursday
July 2
Light drizzle
🌡️ 23° / 9°C
💨 10 km/h
🌧️ 0.6mm
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Good conditions overall with light drizzle and calm seas.

Light drizzle and calm seas make this a good day for fishing Spring salmon and pink salmon.

Drizzle and overcast skies provide good visibility for wildlife viewing near Tree Island.

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Friday
July 3
Light drizzle
🌡️ 20° / 11°C
💨 8 km/h
🌧️ 1.5mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (60) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (55)

Captain Pat: Drizzle and overcast skies make for decent but not ideal conditions.

Light drizzle and calm seas make fishing decent, with pink salmon and Spring salmon active.

Drizzle and overcast skies provide moderate conditions for wildlife viewing near Chrome Island.

Don't See Your Date?

Weather forecasts cover the next 16 days. For trips further out, contact Captain Pat directly — he'll check conditions closer to your trip date.

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