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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 29 June 2026

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind west 10 to 20 knots increasing to west 20 to 30 late this afternoon then becoming west 20 after midnight. Wind diminishing to west 15 late overnight and to light Tuesday morning. Wind increasing to west 15 to 25 Tuesday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 June 2026
Wednesday Wind west 15 to 25 knots diminishing to light in the morning then increasing to west 20 to 30 late in the day.
Thursday Wind west 10 to 20 knots.
Friday Wind light increasing to west 15 to 25 knots late in the day.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 29 June 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 29 June 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of
the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:03 AM PDT 29 June 2026 A ridge of high pressure west of the offshore waters will continue to
generate strong northwesterly winds across most marine areas, with
local northwest gale force winds off the west coast of Vancouver
Island and through Johnstone Strait.

As the ridge strengthens slightly today, northwest gale force winds
will develop across central and parts of the northern waters before
diminishing to strong northwest Tuesday morning.

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