MARINE CONDITIONS · PUGET SOUND AND STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA
Check Puget Sound Marine Conditions
Use the NWS Seattle marine zones for Puget Sound, Hood Canal and the Strait, then compare observations and tides for the exact passage.
Conditions can differ sharply between inland passages and the Strait. Ferry status is operational information and should be checked separately.
ONE-MINUTE CHECK
Use the sources in the right order
- Identify whether the route is in Puget Sound, Hood Canal, Admiralty Inlet or the Strait.
- Check warnings and the forecast issuance time.
- Compare wind observations from more than one nearby station.
- Review tides, currents and any local navigation notice.
WHY THIS GUIDE HELPS
Match the source to the question
Use the NWS Seattle marine zones for Puget Sound, Hood Canal and the Strait, then compare observations and tides for the exact passage.
Conditions can differ sharply between inland passages and the Strait. Ferry status is operational information and should be checked separately.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before opening the source
Does this page show live conditions?
No. One Minute Updates explains which official source to open and how to interpret it.
Why should I check more than one source?
Conditions can differ sharply between inland passages and the Strait. Ferry status is operational information and should be checked separately.
How current is the information?
Check the timestamp displayed by each official source. Conditions can change after any observation or report.