Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 12 July 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 25 to 30 knots diminishing to west 20 early this morning then increasing to west 25 to 30 early this evening. Wind diminishing to west 20 near midnight and to west 15 overnight. Wind increasing to west 25 near noon Sunday and to west 35 Sunday afternoon.
Fog patches dissipating late this morning. Fog patches forming after midnight and dissipating Sunday 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 12 July 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 12 July 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located from the Alaska panhandleto Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today ridge located from the North Coast to
Explorer.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT today frontal system located over western Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today frontal system located over Haida Gwaii.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:54 AM PDT 12 July 2025 A frontal system is approaching the northern waters today. Marginalsoutherly gales may briefly develop through Northern Hecate Strait
and Dixon Entrance East this afternoon.
A ridge of high pressure will strengthen again on Sunday afternoon.
Northwesterly gales will develop over West Vancouver Island. Westerly
gales will develop over Central and Eastern Juan de Fuca Strait.
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