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Old Port Tampa, FL Daily Water Report — September 3, 2026

Today at Old Port Tampa, the water is welcoming for a range of activities, with boating taking the top spot at a solid 7.4 out of 10. The calm wave conditions, peaking at just 0.1 meters, combined with gentle ENE winds around 6 knots, make it an excellent day for boating enthusiasts to enjoy a smooth ride. Kayakers can also look forward to a pleasant paddle, scoring 6.5, with minimal wind waves and a stable barometric pressure of 1013 hPa. For anglers, a 5.7 score suggests decent fishing prospects, though not the best we've seen recently. The solunar periods around dawn and dusk could offer the most promising bites, so time your casts wisely. The chlorophyll concentration is very high, indicative of bloom conditions, but remember, that doesn't guarantee fish activity. Surfers might want to sit this one out, with a score of 4.5 due to the barely-there swells and short wave periods. Divers, on the other hand, can enjoy the warm sea surface temperature of 30.4°C and relatively stable conditions, holding steady at 6.8. Visibility remains good at 14 km, but keep an eye on the cloud cover, which is at a hefty 92%. Compared to the past few days, today's conditions are slightly less favorable for boating and kayaking, but not by much. As we look towards the weekend, expect temperatures to rise, with a significant chance of rain and winds picking up, particularly on September 8th and 9th, when gusts could reach up to 17.3 knots. For the best experience today, hit the water early to enjoy the calmest conditions before the afternoon low tide.