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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 13 September 2026

Today Tonight and Monday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind west 15 to 25 knots becoming west 15 to 20 near noon then increasing to west 20 to 30 late this afternoon. Wind diminishing to west 10 to 20 late overnight and to light Monday morning. Wind increasing to west 10 to 20 Monday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 13 September 2026
Tuesday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots.
Wednesday Wind light.
Thursday Wind light.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 13 September 2026

'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 10:30 AM PDT 13 September 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of
the offshore waters.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today weakening trough located off the Washington
Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:05 AM PDT 13 September 2026 A ridge of high pressure west of the offshore waters will bring
strong to gale force northwest winds to west coast Haida Gwaii today
and tonight. The winds will ease Monday morning.

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