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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.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 12 July 2025
Monday Wind west 25 to 35 knots diminishing to west 15 in the morning.
Tuesday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots.
Wednesday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots.

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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 panhandle
to 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. Marginal
southerly 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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