Big waves forecast to hit Vancouver Island, some may cause coastal infrastructure damage: Environment Canada

Elevated ocean water levels mixed with significant waves expected late morning in Greater Victoria until early afternoon, Environment Canada says, while on Vancouver Island's west coast, waves could reach up to seven metres tall.

Big waves forecast to hit Vancouver Island, some may cause coastal infrastructure damage: Environment Canada
Waves pound Ogden Point breakwater as strong wind warnings are issued by Environment Canada along the south coast as a frontal system pushes across Vancouver Island during the first major storm of the year in Victoria, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.

Elevated ocean water levels mixed with significant waves expected late morning in Greater Victoria until early afternoon, Environment Canada says, while on Vancouver Island's west coast, waves could reach up to seven metres tall.