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Martinez-Amorco Pier, CA Daily Water Report — October 6, 2026

Martinez-Amorco Pier gets a clear green light for most scored water plans today, with boating the standout at 8.9/10 and kayaking close behind at 8.0. The water forecast is flat—0 m waves, swell, and wind waves—and the representative WNW wind is a manageable 6 knots, though gusts are expected to reach 15.4 knots around 6 PM. That makes this a notably easygoing day on the water, not a promise to ignore changing conditions. The strongest all-around window is the morning rise into the 11:42 AM high tide. Dawn begins at 6:42 AM, and the 8:58–10:58 AM solunar major period overlaps the final push of the tide, giving anglers a well-timed 7.2/10 fishing setup. Pressure is steady near 1012 hPa, rain is not indicated, and winds should remain within a light overall 2.0–9.3-knot range. The 23% waning crescent moon sets at 4:53 PM, while the afternoon low arrives at 5:19 PM; shoreline explorers and wildlife watchers may find that low-tide timing useful, with wildlife rated 7.4/10. For paddlers, boaters, and divers, the flat marine forecast is the day’s main advantage. Marine SST is 21.7 C, and diving rates 7.6/10, although atmospheric visibility of 43.3 km should not be mistaken for an underwater-visibility report. The afternoon will be hot, reaching 35.0 C, with clear skies and low humidity, so sun and heat management may be more demanding than the water itself. Sailing earns 7.7/10, but the light wind may suit relaxed handling better than anyone hoping for sustained breeze. Compared with recent CatchWindow estimates, boating slips from yesterday’s 9.5 but remains excellent; kayaking is also a little lower than yesterday’s 9.2. Fishing improves slightly from 7.0, while diving rises from 6.8. The next few days keep the flat-water pattern intact, with no rain expected through Friday and peak winds generally near 7–9 knots before a somewhat breezier Saturday. Best bet: launch early, work the morning tide through the 8:58–10:58 AM major period, and be off the hottest water before the evening gusts get ideas.