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

  • Spring salmon heating up
  • Lingcod
  • Halibut

πŸ‹ Wildlife & Sightseeing

  • Bigg's orcas
  • Southern Resident orcas
  • Humpback whales
  • Chrome Island lighthouse
  • Pigeon Guillemots
  • Pacific Loons

16-Day Forecast

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Sunday
May 17
Overcast
🌑️ 19° / 8°C
πŸ’¨ 11 km/h (gusts 27)
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Good conditions overall, but gusts could create some brief chop.

Overcast skies and light winds at 10 km/h provide excellent conditions for targeting Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut. Gusts up to 27 km/h may create some chop.

A good day for wildlife spotting with overcast skies and manageable winds. Keep an eye out for orcas and humpbacks near Chrome Island.

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Monday
May 18
Light drizzle
🌑️ 18° / 9°C
πŸ’¨ 11 km/h (gusts 27)
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Drizzle and calm winds create great fishing conditions, but sightseeing may feel less enjoyable.

Light drizzle and calm winds under 11 km/h make this an excellent day for fishing. Overcast skies will keep fish active near the surface.

Light drizzle may dampen sightseeing, but calm winds make wildlife viewing comfortable. A good day for orcas and humpbacks.

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Tuesday
May 19
Light drizzle
🌑️ 17° / 10°C
πŸ’¨ 9 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Perfectly calm waters with light drizzleβ€”great for fishing and decent for sightseeing.

Light drizzle and very light winds under 9 km/h provide glass-calm waters for fishing. Conditions are ideal for targeting Spring salmon and lingcod.

Despite the drizzle, calm waters and overcast skies make this a great day for wildlife spotting. Look for orcas and seabirds near Lambert Channel.

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Wednesday
May 20
Overcast
🌑️ 19° / 6°C
πŸ’¨ 9 km/h
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Calm winds and overcast skies make for great conditions all around.

Overcast skies and very light winds under 9 km/h make for excellent fishing conditions. Spring salmon and halibut are active this time of year.

A fantastic day for sightseeing with calm seas and overcast skies. Wildlife activity is high near Chrome Island.

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Thursday
May 21
Overcast
🌑️ 18° / 10°C
πŸ’¨ 8 km/h (gusts 22)
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Light winds and overcast skies provide great conditions for both fishing and sightseeing.

Overcast skies and light winds under 9 km/h make for excellent fishing conditions. Spring salmon and lingcod are active near Lambert Channel.

A great day for sightseeing with calm waters and overcast skies. Look for orcas and seabirds near Chrome Island.

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Friday
May 22
Overcast
🌑️ 19° / 6°C
πŸ’¨ 12 km/h
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Light winds and overcast skies make for comfortable conditions.

Overcast skies and light winds under 12 km/h offer good fishing conditions. Spring salmon and halibut are active this time of year.

A good day for sightseeing with calm seas and overcast skies. Wildlife activity is likely near Norris Rocks.

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Saturday
May 23
Overcast
🌑️ 22° / 6°C
πŸ’¨ 10 km/h
🌊 0.4m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Light winds and overcast skies provide good conditions, but some chop may develop.

Overcast skies and light winds under 10 km/h provide good fishing conditions. Some chop may develop later in the day.

A great day for sightseeing with calm seas and overcast skies. Wildlife activity is likely near Chrome Island.

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Sunday
May 24
Overcast
🌑️ 25° / 10°C
πŸ’¨ 11 km/h (gusts 28)
🌊 0.4m waves
🎣 Fishing: Good (65) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Warm and calm overall, but gusts may create brief chop.

Warm temperatures and light winds under 11 km/h make for decent fishing conditions. Gusts up to 28 km/h could create occasional chop.

A warm day with manageable winds for sightseeing. Look for orcas and humpbacks near Lambert Channel.

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Monday
May 25
Light drizzle
🌑️ 15° / 9°C
πŸ’¨ 7 km/h (gusts 18)
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Drizzle and calm winds create great fishing conditions.

Light drizzle and calm winds under 8 km/h make for excellent fishing conditions. Spring salmon and lingcod are active.

Light drizzle may dampen sightseeing, but calm waters make wildlife viewing comfortable near Norris Rocks.

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Tuesday
May 26
Overcast
🌑️ 16° / 5°C
πŸ’¨ 11 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Light winds and overcast skies make for great conditions.

Overcast skies and light winds under 11 km/h provide excellent conditions for fishing. Spring salmon and halibut are active.

A great day for sightseeing with calm seas and overcast skies. Wildlife activity is high near Lambert Channel.

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Wednesday
May 27
Overcast
🌑️ 21° / 7°C
πŸ’¨ 14 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Light winds and overcast skies provide good conditions.

Overcast skies and light winds under 14 km/h offer good fishing conditions. Spring salmon and lingcod are active this time of year.

A good day for sightseeing with calm seas and overcast skies. Wildlife activity is likely near Norris Rocks.

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Thursday
May 28
Overcast
🌑️ 14° / 11°C
πŸ’¨ 5 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Perfectly calm waters and overcast skies make for ideal conditions.

Overcast skies and very light winds under 5 km/h make for excellent fishing conditions. Spring salmon and halibut are active.

A fantastic day for sightseeing with calm seas and overcast skies. Wildlife activity is high near Chrome Island.

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Friday
May 29
Overcast
🌑️ 20° / 11°C
πŸ’¨ 14 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Light winds and overcast skies provide good conditions, but gusts may create brief chop.

Overcast skies and light winds under 14 km/h provide good fishing conditions. Gusts up to 20 km/h may create some chop.

A good day for sightseeing with calm seas and overcast skies. Wildlife activity is likely near Norris Rocks.

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Saturday
May 30
Light drizzle
🌑️ 20° / 10°C
πŸ’¨ 13 km/h (gusts 26)
🌧️ 0.6mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (65) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (60)

Captain Pat: Drizzle and gusty winds create challenging but manageable conditions.

Light drizzle and winds under 14 km/h make for decent fishing conditions. Gusts up to 26 km/h could create occasional chop.

Light drizzle and gusty winds make sightseeing less comfortable, but wildlife activity is still likely near Lambert Channel.

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Sunday
May 31
Clear sky
🌑️ 20° / 6°C
πŸ’¨ 11 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Clear skies and calm winds make for ideal conditions.

Clear skies and light winds under 11 km/h make for excellent fishing conditions. Spring salmon and halibut are active.

A perfect day for sightseeing with clear skies and calm seas. Wildlife activity is high near Chrome Island.

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