waters including the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary...
strong westerly flow will weaken and become southerly overnight.
A frontal system will approach the area during the day Saturday...
resulting in increased southerly flow. The cold or occluded front
is expected to move across the area Saturday night. Onshore flow
will continue on Sunday between systems. The next frontal system
will affect the waters on Mon.
Forecast as of 8:31 PM PST on November 20, 2009
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Gale Warning in effect from 6 am PST Saturday through Saturday evening
Tonight
W wind 15 to 25 kt...easing and becoming SW after midnight. Wind waves 2 to 5 ft...subsiding. W swell 10 to 11 ft at 11 seconds. Occasional showers.
Sat
S wind 10 kt...becoming se 25 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves building to 3 to 6 ft. W swell 9 to 10 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Sat Night
S wind 15 to 25 kt...easing and becoming W after midnight. Wind waves up to 3 ft...subsiding. W swell 10 to 11 ft at 11 seconds. Evening rain...then showers.
Sun
W wind 5 to 15 kt...becoming S in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell building to 14 ft. A chance of showers.
Sun Night
Se wind rising to 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves building to 2 to 5 ft. W swell subsiding to 10 ft. A chance of rain.
Mon
Se wind 20 to 30 kt...easing and becoming SW in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 to 5 ft...subsiding. W swell subsiding to 6 ft. Rain likely.
Tue And Wed
Se wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 2 to 5 ft. W swell 10 to 13 ft.
