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Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 09 June 2026

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 10 to 20 knots increasing to west 35 early this morning then diminishing to west 25 this evening. Wind diminishing to west 15 Wednesday morning.

Showers ending near midnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 09 June 2026
Thursday Wind light increasing to west 15 knots in the afternoon and to west 25 late in the day.
Friday Wind light increasing to west 20 knots.
Saturday Wind east 5 to 15 knots becoming light.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 09 June 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 4:00 AM PDT 9 June 2026 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Wednesday ridge located on a line north-south
over the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:42 AM PDT 9 June 2026 A low pressure system over Washington state will move further inland
this morning. Westerly gales will develop over Juan de Fuca Strait
early this morning in the wake of the low. The westerly gales will
lower to westerly strong tonight.

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