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East Fowl River Bridge, AL Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

A strong, stable northerly breeze makes today the best boating day in this stretch—the 8.2 outranks everything since Saturday. The wind is holding at a steady 7 knots with gusts just touching 11, which is enough to keep you moving under sail or power without feeling like you’re fighting the wheel. Waves are negligible at a tenth of a meter, so the ride on the bridge reaches will be flat enough for comfort and confidence. Sailing scores a 7.7, and diving checks in at a solid 7.6 thanks to that light chop, warm 31.5°C water, and decent 17-kilometer visibility in the air—though remember that atmospheric visibility doesn’t tell you what you’ll see underwater. The full moon rises just before 7 p.m., and the major solunar period from 11:55 to 1:55 p.m. overlaps nicely with the outgoing tide toward the 9:28 p.m. low, giving fishing a respectable 6.8. That’s a tick above yesterday’s 6.8 but short of the 8.1 you saw on Thursday. The morning minor period from 6:25 to 7:25 aligns with sunrise and a rising tide, so the early window is worth considering if you’re after a short-session bite. The tradeoff is that the calm, clear morning comes with a rain window through 10 a.m., though measured precipitation is showing as zero, so it’s likely just cloud cover and humidity rather than wet gear. Kayaking scores a 6.5, which is a step down from yesterday’s 8.2; that northerly breeze will be noticeable in an open cockpit, especially on the wider stretches of the river. Surfing remains a 4.7 for the fourth day in a row—the short-period, south-southeast swell at under a tenth of a meter simply doesn’t have any push to work with. Looking ahead, Sunday brings a jump in wind and a 57% chance of rain, so today is your window before conditions turn. Monday looks lighter with lower precipitation odds, and by Tuesday the swell drops further. For the best bet on the water: get out before the morning breeze freshens, run with the outgoing tide under the full moon’s rise, and you’ll have the river to yourself.