Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM NST 06 December 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind north 35 knots backing to northwest 25 to 35 this morning
then becoming northwest 25 this evening. Wind diminishing to northwest 15 to 20
near noon Sunday.
Flurries. Visibility 1 mile or less in
flurries.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Freezing spray over western sections today and
Sunday.
Temperatures minus 8 to minus 2.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM NST 06 December 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind north 35 knots backing to northwest 25 to 35 this morning
then becoming northwest 25 this evening. Wind diminishing to northwest 15 to 20
near noon Sunday.
Waves
Issued 06:00 PM NST 05 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Seas 3 to 4 metres building to 4 to 6 near
midnight.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM NST 06 December 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Flurries. Visibility 1 mile or less in
flurries.
Air temperature
Issued 04:00 AM NST 06 December 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Temperatures minus 8 to minus 2.
Freezing Spray
Issued 04:00 AM NST 06 December 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Freezing spray over western sections today and
Sunday.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 10:00 AM EST 5 December 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday Ice Edge
First ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 5039N 5607W to 5042N
5551W to 5141N 5511W to 5142N 5511W to 5147N 5545W to Newfoundland
near 5137N 5557W. Sea ice west then south of the ice edge.
Second ice edge estimated from Labrador near 5347N 5630W to 5445N
5700W to 5547N 5953W to 5646N 6052W to 5928N 6239W to Labrador near
6018N 6424W. Sea ice west of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Bergy water except 2 tenths new ice in a few sheltered bays.
Iceberg Bulletin
Issued 1:30 PM EST 5 December 2025 Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 6 Dec estimated from Newfoundland near
4830N 5310W to 4900N 4815W to 5000N 4700W to 5100N 4730W to 5945N
5730W to 6120N 5340W then eastward.Iceberg Count
Unknown number of icebergs.
Warnings (In effect)
Mid Labrador Coast - north of Hopedale
Issued 04:00 AM NST 06 December 2025'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Mid Labrador Coast - north of Hopedale
Issued 04:00 AM NST 06 December 2025Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 AM NST 6 December 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 a.m. NST today quasi-stationary trough located on a line
northwest-southeast over the Northwest Labrador Sea.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:51 AM NST 6 December 2025 A trough of low pressure will remain nearly stationary over the
Northwest Labrador Sea. Strong to gale force east to southeasterlies
will continue east of the trough, and strong to gale force north to
northwesterlies will continue west of the trough before diminishing
Sunday morning as the trough weakens.
Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for all
waters except Lake Melville and South Labrador Sea - eastern half.
Marine interests are also advised that freezing spray warnings are in
effect for Lake Melville, Labrador coast and Northwest Labrador Sea -
western half.