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Adak Island, AK Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Adak’s verdict: workable, but not leisurely. Sailing is the day’s strongest fit at 7.3/10, while diving rates a respectable 6.6/10; boating, kayaking, and fishing sit in the cautious middle ground. The weather has eased from the harder wind of recent days, but the sea has not entirely received the memo. A west-northwest wind around 13 knots, with gusts reaching 27 knots near 3 PM, will keep exposed water lively. Waves run roughly 1.1 to 1.6 metres, with a representative 1.56 metres at a short 6.15-second period, plus about a metre of short-period wind wave. That is enough chop to make small-craft plans feel more like work than recreation, especially through the afternoon gust peak. The calmest forecast sea state arrives near 11 PM at 1.12 metres, though darkness, cold air, and the late hour are hardly a free upgrade. For anglers, the better timing is the late-morning solunar major period from 9:49 to 11:49 AM, following the 7:14 AM low. A second major period runs 9:49 to 11:49 PM. Fishing’s 4.7/10 reflects the combined wind, tide, pressure, and available clarity inputs—not a promise of action. Pressure is rising from around 1009 hPa, but rain is forecast through 5 PM and visibility is about 6.1 km in overcast conditions, so keep atmospheric visibility separate from any expectation of underwater clarity. Divers get the more favorable score, but 8.7 C water, short-period waves, and surface wind make this a disciplined rather than casual proposition. Kayakers at 4.8/10 and boaters at 5.4/10 should treat gusts and chop as the main tradeoff. Sailing improves on yesterday’s 6.8/10, while boating and diving also edge up from yesterday; conditions remain well below the quieter, higher-scoring stretch late last month. Tuesday looks like the cleaner near-term marine opportunity, with 0.8 to 1.1 metre waves and peak wind near 11 knots. Wednesday brings a likely wet, gustier reversal, with wind near 27 knots and waves potentially building to 2.2 metres. Best bet: sail early with a conservative plan, then be off the exposed water before the afternoon gusts start throwing their weight around.