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Sand Point, AK Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

A southwesterly blow has Sand Point in its grip today, and the verdict is a mixed bag: conditions are excellent for sailers who know how to handle a stiff breeze, but a rough go for small craft and especially kayakers. The best window for any activity is the early morning around midnight, when the representative wave height drops to 0.7 meters, though that calm is fleeting as the day builds. The dominant story is the wind. It's blowing a steady 19 knots out of the southwest with gusts up to 33 knots, and that's the engine behind the wind waves piling in at 1.7 meters on a short 4.9-second period. The sailing score of 8 out of 10 reflects the reliable, consistent pressure and overcast skies—if you're on a boat that can handle it, this is a day to earn your sea legs. For surfers, the 7.3 score is also a solid call: the swell is a modest 0.4 meters from 191 degrees, but those wind-generated waves are providing shape, even if the period is tight and the lineup will be a washing machine. For anyone in a kayak or small powerboat, the warnings are real. The boating score of 4.3 and kayaking score of 3.8 both flag the combination of gusty wind, confused seas, and a notable ocean current pushing northeast at 0.5 meters per second. That current alone can drift you off course faster than you'd expect. Divers should also take note: the diving score of 4.7 is dragged down by the wind and wave action stirring things up, and with water temperature at 11 degrees Celsius and a very high chlorophyll reading of 24.19 mg/m³, underwater visibility is likely poor from the bloom. For fishing, the 6.2 score is reasonable but not a slam dunk. The barometer is falling from 1017 hPa, a classic signal for increased feeding activity, and the solunar periods are favorable. The major window from 13:12 to 15:12 and the minor period from 19:42 to 20:42 align with the afternoon's easing wind. The morning rain window from 09:00 to 11:00 may actually help by dampening surface chop temporarily. Just be prepared to work for it in that southwest wind. Looking ahead, Saturday the 29th offers a dramatic relief: peak winds drop to just under 13 knots and wave heights settle into the 0.9-1.3 meter range with a 2% precipitation chance. That's the clear winner of the next several days. Sunday stays manageable but introduces a 64% rain chance, and early next week returns to breezier conditions. Best bet for today: If you're heading out, set your watch for the afternoon solunar bite window and accept that the morning will test your patience and your anchor's holding power.