Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 May 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind light becoming east 5 to 15 knots early this morning then becoming light late this evening. Wind increasing to west 10 to 20 late overnight and to west 20 to 30 Saturday morning. Wind increasing to west 30 to 35 Saturday afternoon then diminishing to west 25 to 30 Saturday evening.
Periods of rain tonight and Saturday morning.
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Warnings
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Gale warning in effect
Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 May 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.
Synopsis
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 AM PDT 16 May 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today weakening frontal system located over theCentral Coast.
At 5:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 5:00 p.m. PDT Saturday ridge located over the offshore waters.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 4:12 AM PDT 16 May 2025 A ridge of high pressure will build in the wake of a cold front onSaturday. Strong to gale force westerly or northwesterly winds will
develop along West Vancouver Island and through Juan de Fuca Strait
through Saturday. The strong to gale force winds will ease Saturday
evening.
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