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Steveston, BC Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Steveston gets a clear green light for sheltered-water plans, with kayaking the standout at 9.5/10 and boating close behind at 8.9/10. The water is essentially flat: forecast waves are 0.0 m through the day, with only a tiny 0.04 m swell at a short 1.95 seconds. A light WNW breeze around 2 knots, generally staying within 0.3–4.3 knots, keeps the harbour friendly for quiet propulsion and easy handling. The one modest wind bump is an 8-knot gust around 7:00 AM, hardly a day-maker but worth noting for early launches. The best all-purpose window is late morning into the afternoon, after the 7:51 AM low and through the 3:28 PM high. That rising tide gives paddlers, boaters and shoreline explorers more water to work with, while the 8:07–10:07 AM solunar major period gives fishing its strongest timing cue. Fishing rates a respectable 7.6/10, helped by light wind, rising pressure near 1020 hPa, tide movement and the available clarity inputs used by the score. A second major solunar period runs 8:07–10:07 PM, though it arrives after sunset at 6:47 PM and near the 9:38 PM low, so it is more relevant to properly equipped after-dark users than casual outings. Diving also lands at 7.6/10, supported by calm surface conditions and a marine temperature of 15.3 C. That is not a claim about underwater visibility: the reported 10 km visibility is atmospheric, and the fully cloudy sky may make the day feel dim despite the dry forecast. Air temperatures range from 8.6 to 16.7 C, so the water may be calm but the dockside layers still earn their keep. Compared with the recent run, kayaking improves from 9.2 yesterday and boating slips from 9.5 but remains excellent. Sailing, at 5.2/10, is the odd one out: flat water is pleasant, but there is simply not much wind to sail on. The next few days stay mostly quiet through Wednesday, with very small waves and light winds; Thursday and Friday look less settled as winds rise near 10–11 knots and waves may build. Best bet: launch after the morning low, paddle the rising water into the afternoon high, and enjoy a harbour that has temporarily misplaced its wrinkles.