Long Harbour, British Columbia Weather
Long Harbour, British Columbia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast, soil and crop conditions for Long Harbour in Saltspring Island Land District.
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About Long Harbour, British Columbia
Long Harbour is a landing in Saltspring Island Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Long Harbour is located at 48.8500°N, 123.4500°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V8K.
Long Harbour occupies a sheltered indentation on the Pacific coast, where the salt-heavy air clings to the dark, mossy slopes of the Saltspring Island Land District. It lies 20.5 km east-north-east of Duncan, BC (from Duncan, BC: bearing 67°T), and is situated 3.7 km east of Ganges. The terrain rises sharply from the tide line toward the rugged prominence of Stockade Hill, creating a natural amphitheater that catches the waning light of late afternoon. Inland, the landscape softens toward the quiet basin of Cusheon Lake, which sits four kilometers away, holding the reflection of towering evergreens in its still, dark water. Beyond these immediate heights, the broader reach of the landscape includes the Cowichan River sixteen kilometers distant and the protected expanse of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada thirteen kilometers away, though the immediate horizon remains dominated by the reach of the sea and the steep, forested rise of the local slopes. Long Harbour serves as a vital maritime threshold, its economy historically shaped by the steady arrival of vessels and the movement of goods across the saline currents. The rhythm of daily life here follows the predictable cycle of the tides, with residents and travelers alike moving through a landscape that demands a patient appreciation for the coastal climate. Indigenous heritage remains foundational to this shore, honoring a long history of stewardship that predates the modern docks and transit infrastructure. While the pace of the harbor remains functional and industrious, the character of Long Harbour is defined by the quiet persistence of those who live between the forest edge and the Pacific, finding a distinct sense of belonging in the intersection of deep woods and open water.
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| Location | Long Harbour, Saltspring Island Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 48.85°N, 123.45°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V8K |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Long Harbour, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Long Harbour, British Columbia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Long Harbour includes coordinates 48.850000°N, 123.450000°W, situated in Saltspring Island Land District. Postal FSA: V8K. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.