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Los Angeles, CA Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Today in Los Angeles, the water's calling with a solid "go" for most activities, especially if you're planning to hit the waves or explore the shoreline. Surfing scores a nice 7.1/10, thanks to manageable wave heights around 0.84 meters and a consistent swell from the southwest. The best time to catch the calmest waves is early morning, around 7:00 AM. Boaters and divers will find the conditions quite favorable too, with boating scoring a 7.6/10 and diving a 7.3/10. The gentle WSW winds, peaking at just over 12 knots later in the day, won't pose much of a challenge. The water temperature is a comfortable 24.2°C, slightly warmer than usual, which divers will appreciate. However, the chlorophyll levels are high, indicating a bloom, which could affect visibility underwater. Fishing is a bit of a mixed bag today with a 6.1/10 score. The solunar tables suggest the best bites might align with the minor period around dawn and dusk, but without tide data, it's a bit of a gamble. Wildlife watchers, on the other hand, should have a field day with an impressive 8.5/10 score, likely due to the full moon's influence on animal activity. Compared to recent days, sailing is seeing a slight improvement with a 6.5/10 score, but it's still not ideal due to the light winds. Kayakers might find it a touch less appealing today at 6/10, likely due to the ocean current and wind wave conditions. Looking ahead, the weather remains stable with a slight uptick in wind and wave activity over the next few days, peaking on August 30th. If you're planning an outing, the best bet might be to head out early and enjoy the calm before the weekend wave increase.