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Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PDT 07 August 2026

Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind westerly 30 knots diminishing to westerly 15 to 20 late overnight then increasing to west 25 to 35 Saturday afternoon.

Fog banks forming after midnight and dissipating near noon Saturday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 07 August 2026
Sunday Wind west 25 to 35 knots diminishing to west 15 to 20 in the morning then increasing to west 20 to 25 in the afternoon.
Monday Wind west 20 to 25 knots diminishing to west 10 to 15.
Tuesday Wind west 20 to 25 knots diminishing to west 10 to 15.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 07 August 2026

'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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 7 August 2026 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located on a line north-south over
southern Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday ridge located on a line
northwest-southeast over southern Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:27 PM PDT 7 August 2026 A ridge of high pressure offshore will produce strong to gale force
westerlies along central and eastern sections of Juan de Fuca Strait
beginning Saturday afternoon.

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