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Valparaiso, Chile Daily Water Report — August 23, 2026

Today in Valparaiso, the water beckons divers most invitingly, boasting a stellar 8.2/10 suitability score. With calm seas and moderate waves peaking at just 1.2 meters, visibility might be a challenge on land but underwater promises a better experience. For those eyeing the surf, conditions are solid, scoring a healthy 7.8/10 thanks to a consistent swell of 0.66 meters and a decent period of 6.45 seconds. The wind is playing nice for now, barely whispering at 1 knot from the NNE, but do watch for gusts climbing to 20.4 knots around 5 PM. Boaters and kayakers have a decent window early in the day before the winds start flexing. With a boating score of 7.1/10 and kayaking at 7/10, it's a good time to hit the water, especially with no rain forecasted and stable barometric pressure. The sea surface temperature is a cool 13.6°C, slightly warmer than usual, which might make for a more pleasant paddle or sail. Fishing enthusiasts might find the scores middling at 6.5/10, but the solunar periods suggest a late-night bite could be fruitful, especially as the major period kicks in just before midnight. Wildlife watchers might have to temper their expectations today, with a score of 6.3/10, but the waxing gibbous moonrise at 18:04 could offer a picturesque backdrop for any sightings. Looking ahead, the weather remains mostly dry until August 25th, when rain chances spike to 41%, and the seas will start to stir significantly by the 27th with waves reaching up to 2.8 meters. So, if you're looking for a calmer outing, today and tomorrow are your best bets. For a memorable experience, diving today promises the clearest path to underwater adventure amidst the otherwise foggy conditions.