Update: Wind Alert is showing strong winds on Friday as well:

Saturday, according to Wind Alert looks a little more calm. Not sure if winds have shifted.

Gale Watch still in effect starting Saturday:

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
452 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

PZZ135-240800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0018.251026T0100Z-251026T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
452 PM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

Tides for Saturday:

We’ll be watching to see if this is upgraded to a Gale Warning.

URGENT – MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
247 AM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

PZZ135-231800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0018.251026T0100Z-251026T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
247 AM PDT Thu Oct 23 2025

…GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN…From Saturday evening through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.