There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Strong wind warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - west entrance

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 15 April 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 or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 15 April 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight building ridge located over Pacific Ocean.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT Thursday ridge located over the offshore waters.

By 9:30 p.m. PDT Thursday approaching frontal system located
southwest of Explorer.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:56 PM PDT 15 April 2026 A strengthening ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Ocean is
giving northwesterly gales to Southern Explorer and West Coast
Vancouver Island South. Winds will ease below gale force this
evening. Winds will continue to ease on Thursday as the ridge
Slowly moves to lie over the offshore waters Thursday afternoon.