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Alameda, CA Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Alameda gets a clear green light for small-craft time today, with boating the standout at 9.1/10 and kayaking close behind at 8.4/10. This is a notably gentle-water day: waves hold around 0.2–0.3 m, the representative wind is just 3 knots from the northeast, and no rain is indicated. That makes the water inviting for a careful paddle, an easygoing boat outing, or a dive plan built around protected conditions—not a reason to forget tides, current, or personal limits. The best all-around daylight window is the morning through early afternoon. The tide rises strongly to 1.70 m at 9:21 AM, overlapping the 8:05–10:05 AM solunar major period, then falls toward the 2:37 PM low of 0.82 m. Fishing rates 7/10, helped by light wind, stable pressure near 1013 hPa, and that morning timing. A second useful fishing window arrives around the 8:21 PM high tide, with a major solunar period from 8:05–10:05 PM; expect the day’s strongest gusts around 8 PM, though still only 9.3 knots. Divers have a respectable 7.5/10 setup, with 20.6 C marine SST and low seas, but the very high chlorophyll reading of 5.99 mg/m³ signals bloom conditions. That is not a visibility report, and the 17.9 km atmospheric visibility should not be mistaken for underwater clarity. Check actual water clarity at entry before committing. The reported ocean current is about 0.33 m/s toward 333 degrees, another reminder that flat-looking water can still move. Sailing earns 6.3/10 because the breeze is more scarce than sporty; this is a day for patience, not for expecting reliable drive. Wildlife scores 7.4/10, with the afternoon low-tide vicinity and light winds offering a reasonable shoreline-exploration opportunity. Compared with the recent record, boating improves from 8.7 yesterday and fishing rises from 6.7, while sailing slips from yesterday’s 7.2 as the already-light wind eases further. Through Wednesday, seas remain around 0.3 m and winds stay light; by Thursday into the weekend, waves build toward 0.5–0.9 m and the easy-water advantage starts to fade. Best bet: launch early, fish the rising morning tide, and be back with plenty of daylight before the evening tide and gustier turn.