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Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 08 August 2026

Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 25 to 35 knots diminishing to westerly 15 to 20 late overnight then increasing to west 20 to 30 Sunday afternoon.

Fog banks forming after midnight and dissipating near noon Sunday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 08 August 2026
Monday Wind west 10 to 15 knots increasing to west 20 to 30 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind west 10 to 15 knots increasing to west 15 to 25 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind west 10 to 15 knots becoming west 10 to 20 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 08 August 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 PM PDT 8 August 2026 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday weakening ridge located on a line
northwest-southeast over Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:37 PM PDT 8 August 2026 A ridge of high pressure offshore will produce strong to gale force
westerlies along the central and eastern sections of Juan de Fuca
strait through tonight.

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