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Campbell River, BC Daily Water Report — October 6, 2026

Campbell River gets a clear green light for small-craft time today: kayaking is the standout at 9.4/10 and boating follows at 8.9/10, with near-flat water and very light winds doing most of the heavy lifting. That is not a safety declaration—tides, traffic, cold-water exposure and local conditions still deserve their usual respect—but it is an unusually forgiving harbour forecast. The water is effectively calm through the day, with forecast waves at 0.0 m and a representative reading of just 0.02 m. WNW wind is light, generally 0.6 to 5.7 knots, though gusts could reach 12.1 knots around 2 PM. The best broad window is early through midday, before that afternoon gustier patch and while the air is still climbing from a cool 8.7 C toward 17.7 C. No rain is indicated, pressure is steady around 1021 hPa, and the marine temperature is 14.5 C. The 14 km atmospheric visibility is encouraging for getting around, but it says nothing about underwater visibility. For anglers, the 6.4/10 fishing score is respectable rather than electric. The stronger timing is the 9:08–11:08 AM solunar major period, overlapping the late-morning rise after the 8:26 AM low. A second major period runs 9:08–11:08 PM, after dark and around the evening low at 10:29 PM. The afternoon high arrives at 3:08 PM, with a smaller solunar window from 3:38–4:38 PM. Conditions are stable, but this is more “make a good plan” than “drop everything.” Divers receive a solid 7.6/10, supported by calm surface conditions and moderate water temperature; cloud cover is heavy, however, and available data do not establish underwater clarity. Sailing is the compromise at 5.2/10: smooth water, yes, but not much breeze to work with. Wildlife scores 6.2/10, with the morning low-tide period the more useful shoreline-timing cue. Compared with the recent run, boating and paddling remain excellent, while diving is slightly below the 8/10 marks recorded on October 4–5. Wednesday and Thursday stay mild and light-wind, then Friday looks notably rougher, with winds up to 16.9 knots and waves building as high as 0.9 m. Best bet: launch early, enjoy the glass, and be back with the kettle on before the afternoon gusts remember they have a job.