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Port Chicago, CA Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Port Chicago gets a strong go for boating, paddling, diving, sailing and fishing today, with the important footnote that calm water is not the same thing as a free pass. The marine forecast holds at 0.0 m waves and swell, while the representative SSW wind is just 6 knots. That combination puts boating at 9/10, diving at 8.2, kayaking at 8, and sailing at 7.7—a notably better sailing setup than the last several days, though the breeze may still feel more cooperative than exciting. The cleanest all-around window is the morning rise from the 5:00 AM low toward the 11:18 AM high. Dawn begins at 6:41 AM, and the 8:04–10:04 AM solunar major period overlaps that building tide, giving fishing its best-looking stretch of the day. Fishing rates 7.2/10, matching the stronger recent result from October 1 and improving on the last few days. Stable pressure near 1012 hPa, no rain indicated, and light winds help the case, but the 35.6 C afternoon high argues for getting the work done early rather than treating midday as a test of personal hydration systems. For shoreline exploration, the 5:00 AM low is the day’s lowest water, though it arrives before sunrise; the 4:35 PM low is more convenient but higher at 0.52 m. Wildlife scores 7.4/10, with the 2:34–3:34 PM minor period arriving ahead of that afternoon ebb. The evening major period, 8:04–10:04 PM, overlaps the rise toward the 10:17 PM high and may suit anglers who prefer cooler air and a later tide. The main tradeoff is late-day wind: although the daily range stays modest, the strongest gust is forecast at 15.7 knots around 6:00 PM. Small craft and paddlers should not let the flat-wave forecast turn into complacency, especially near the afternoon transition. Atmospheric visibility is forecast around 55 km, but that says nothing about underwater visibility. Compared with the recent run, boating remains near its excellent 8.5–9.1 range, diving holds steady at 8.2, and kayaking is a touch below the last few days. The next several days remain dry and wave-free in the forecast, with light winds continuing through Friday before cooler temperatures arrive over the weekend. Best bet: launch early, fish the rising morning tide through the 8:04–10:04 AM major period, and be off the hottest water before the afternoon starts flexing.