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Marina de La Brèche Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

The call is go, with a weather eye and a warm layer: Marina de La Brèche is best suited to sailing, diving, and careful small-craft outings today, while the afternoon and evening wind make it less of a lazy harbour day. The water itself is relatively manageable, with waves around 0.36 m on a short 2.8-second period and a 0.24 m swell from 108°. The forecast range of 0.3–0.5 m is modest, though short wind waves can still make a small boat or paddle craft feel busier than the headline height suggests. The current forecast is light, about 0.08 m/s toward 315°, and marine water temperature is 15.8 C—comfortable only with appropriate exposure protection for anyone spending time in the water. For anglers, the strongest timing is the 08:04–10:04 AM solunar major period, arriving as the tide falls toward the 11:56 AM low of 0.35 m. Fishing rates a middling 5.8/10: workable, but falling pressure near 1001 hPa, a west wind building through the day, and full cloud cover keep it from being a standout. A second major period runs 8:04–10:04 PM, shortly after the 7:46 PM high tide, but that comes with the day’s strongest gusts—up to 23.3 knots around 7 PM. Sailing earns the day’s top surface score at 8/10, with enough west wind to get moving and limited wave height. The tradeoff is a broad wind range, from light early conditions to nearly 17 knots later, plus gusts that demand attention. Boating and kayaking remain respectable at 6.9 and 6.8/10, respectively, but the better window is morning through early afternoon before rain is forecast from 2–6 PM and the breeze sharpens. Diving scores 7.6/10 on the available marine conditions, though 16.6 km atmospheric visibility should not be mistaken for underwater visibility. No prior CatchWindow records are available for comparison. Looking ahead, Tuesday appears rougher, with waves reaching 1.2 m and winds near 23 knots; Wednesday settles somewhat, while Thursday and Friday offer the lighter wave outlooks. Best bet: sail or launch early, use the 8–10 AM fishing window if that is your plan, and be back in before the afternoon rain and evening gusts start acting important.