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Campbell River, BC Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Campbell River gets an emphatic green light for sheltered-water boating and paddling today, with kayaking rated 9.6/10 and boating 9/10. The harbour is essentially flat: forecast wave height is 0 m through the day, with only a tiny 0.02 m swell in the representative marine conditions. East-southeast winds stay light, generally under 6 knots, though gusts could reach 11.7 knots around 3 PM. That is more “keep hold of your hat” than “cancel the launch,” but it is still worth planning for a slightly fussier afternoon. The best all-round window is early to mid-morning, from dawn through the 7:19–9:19 AM solunar major period. It pairs very light wind with the flood following the 6:02 AM low, before the 1:46 PM high tide. Anglers have a respectable 6.5/10 outlook, helped by that major period, gentle wind and the moving tide, though falling pressure and limited available clarity data keep this from being a banner-day forecast. The 13:49–14:49 minor period overlaps high water, offering a second, shorter option. Divers rate an 8/10 under the low-wave, low-wind setup and a marine SST near 14.7 C; the separate SST reading is 13.4 C, still 1.4 C above average. Either way, dress for cold water, not the mild air. Atmospheric visibility is only 1.3 km under heavy cloud, and that is a navigation consideration on the water—not a statement about underwater visibility. Sailing, at 4.8/10, is the odd one out: flat water is pleasant, but there is simply not much breeze to work with. Wildlife scores 7/10, with the morning major period and the afternoon high-tide window the better timing cues. The evening low at 8:44 PM arrives after sunset, so shoreline explorers should use the remaining dusk carefully rather than stretch the light. Compared with the recent run, paddling improves from yesterday’s 8.8 and diving edges above yesterday’s 7.6, while boating remains excellent but just below yesterday’s 9.3. The next four days look similarly calm and light-winded; Friday is the notable turn, with winds up to 13.5 knots and waves building as high as 0.5 m. Best bet: launch after dawn, enjoy the glassy morning flood, and be back with plenty of daylight to spare.