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New Haven, CT Daily Water Report — October 6, 2026

New Haven gets a qualified green light today: excellent for sailors who want some working breeze, solid for boaters and divers, but a noticeably colder, gustier proposition for paddlers and anyone lingering on shore. The water itself stays relatively tame, with waves generally 0.1–0.5 m and only a small 0.1 m swell. The catch is the WNW wind: around 14 knots representatively, with gusts near 27 knots early. Flat water does not make gusts polite. The cleanest all-around stretch should be later in the day as the strongest early gusts are behind us and wave heights ease toward their 0.14 m minimum near 11 PM. For fishing, the better timing overlaps the morning solunar major period from 8:32–10:32 AM and the evening major period from 8:32–10:32 PM, both close to high water—8:14 AM and 8:39 PM, respectively. Fishing rates 6.8/10, a little below yesterday’s 7/10, with rising pressure near 1019 hPa helping the setup but wind adding some friction. Sailing is the day’s standout at 8.3/10, a major jump from yesterday’s lighter-air 4.9/10. There is enough breeze to make the boat earn its keep, while the short 0.42 m wind waves should remain manageable. Boating scores 7.7/10, down from yesterday’s 8.9 as the wind returns; secure loose gear and give gusts their full respect. Kayaking is workable at 6.6/10 but well below yesterday’s 9.5: the low wave height is inviting, the gust spread is not. Diving holds steady at 7.6/10, supported by modest seas and 19 C marine surface water, though atmospheric visibility near 35.5 km says nothing about underwater clarity. It will feel brisk despite sunshine: air temperatures run roughly 8–16 C, with a representative feels-like temperature near 3 C. No rain is indicated, and the dry air plus rising pressure should make for a crisp, bright day rather than a cozy one. Wednesday remains breezy but small-wave, then Thursday through Saturday look progressively lighter on the water, with Saturday’s forecast peak wind under 9 knots and waves no higher than 0.2 m. Best bet: sail the late-morning high-tide window, then let the evening high tide belong to anglers who packed an extra layer.