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Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 November 2025

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 25 to 35 knots diminishing to west 15 to 25 early this morning then becoming west 10 to 20 late this morning. Wind diminishing to light Tuesday morning then becoming east 5 to 15 Tuesday evening.

Showers ending Tuesday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 November 2025
Wednesday Wind east 5 to 15 knots increasing to easterly 25 to 30 late in the day.
Thursday Wind easterly 25 to 35 knots diminishing to easterly 15 to 25 late in the day.
Friday Wind easterly 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 November 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 PST 17 November 2025 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located over Vancouver.
By 10:30 a.m. PST today weakening low located over the Lower
Mainland.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today building ridge located over Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located from Hecate Strait to Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today cold front located over Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday cold front located over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:47 AM PST 17 November 2025 Gale force westerly and northwesterly winds continue this morning
For West Vancouver Island and Juan de Fuca Strait. The winds will
gradually ease this morning.

A cold front will move across Bowie today. Gale force southwesterly
winds will develop this morning then ease late this afternoon.

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