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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 13 May 2026

Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 30 to 40 knots diminishing to west 20 to 30 near midnight and to west 10 to 20 late overnight. Wind increasing to west 20 to 30 Thursday afternoon.

Scattered showers tonight. Showers Thursday evening with a risk of thunderstorms.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 13 May 2026
Friday Wind west 10 to 20 knots increasing to west 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind west 15 knots increasing to west 25 late in the day.
Sunday Wind west 5 to 15 knots increasing to west 15 to 25 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 13 May 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 or Weatheradio stations.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 13 May 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today dissipating trough located from Hecate
Strait to Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today ridge located from Vancouver Island to the
North Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 13 May 2026 A ridge of high pressure offshore continues to slowly drift eastward
tonight. Strong to gale force westerlies will continue over central
and eastern sections of the Juan de Fuca Strait
Tonight. Winds will ease near midnight, tonight.

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