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Bridgeport, CT Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Today is a strong day for getting on the water, with diving, boating, and kayaking all scoring above 8 out of 10, making them clear first calls. The window from late morning through early afternoon is your best bet, as the high tide at 12:07 arrives under a near-calm sea and a southeast breeze that barely registers. Wave heights have settled into a glassy 0.04 meters with a 3.5-second period, and the representative wind is a mere 2 knots, gusting only to 7. That combination creates unusually flat conditions for late August, and the water temperature at 23.4°C is running nearly a full degree above the long-term average, which adds comfort for anyone planning to get wet. Diving leads the pack at 8.4, a score that has held steady for the past week and reflects the persistent calm seas and warm water. Boating and kayaking tie at 8.2, and the improvement from yesterday is largely due to lighter winds and a higher, more favorable tide cycle. The afternoon low at 18:20 will expose some shoreline, so plan your return accordingly if you’re exploring inshore areas. Fishing scores a solid 7.6, pulled up by the major solunar period that overlaps the high tide from 11:55 to 13:55. The full moon overhead and rising barometric pressure at 1016 hPa add more favorable signals, though the heavy cloud cover and near-zero visibility above the surface are worth noting—these are atmospheric conditions, not water clarity, which is a separate factor that isn’t reported here. The one real tradeoff today is the fog. Visibility is reported at just 0.2 kilometers, which means you’ll want a working compass, GPS, and running lights if you’re heading out into the sound. Surfing and sailing both score low, at 4.5 and 4.6 respectively, because the minimal swell and near-absent wind offer nothing to work with. Historically, this stretch of calm weather is notable for its consistency over the past six days, with wave heights barely moving above a tenth of a meter, making it one of the longer settled periods of the summer. The fog should lift as the morning warms toward a high of 27.7°C, but don’t count on full clearing given the 100 percent cloud cover and high humidity. Looking ahead, Friday repeats the calm pattern with similar wave heights and zero rain chance, making it another excellent window for paddle sports and bottom time. Saturday brings a noticeable pickup in wind, with gusts likely reaching 13 knots and a slight chance of showers developing. By Sunday and into next week, the unsettled trend continues with increasing rain chances and building waves, so take advantage of these two quiet days while they last. If you’re trying to decide when to go, aim for the slack before the high tide, when the surface will feel more like a pond than a sound.