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South Port Everglades, FL Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

South Port Everglades is in excellent shape today, with diving earning the top suitability score and boating not far behind. The offshore conditions are about as cooperative as late August gets, making this a standout day for getting out on the water. The key driver is the light southeast breeze averaging just 4 knots, with gusts barely touching 11 knots well after noon. That gentle wind, combined with a stable high pressure reading of 1018 hPa, is keeping wave heights at a minimal 0.3 meters and wind waves practically nonexistent. The ocean current is pushing northward at a solid 0.9 m/s, which matters if you’re drifting or anchoring. The morning low tide at 09:05 is a 0.86-meter high, not particularly dramatic, but the ebb toward the 0.06-meter low at 15:05 will expose structure that holds interest for anglers. Diving scores 8.7, consistent with the last several days and reflecting the calm surface, the warm 31-degree sea surface, and the famously blue oligotrophic water indicated by chlorophyll levels at just 0.09 mg/m³. That’s the kind of clarity that makes the reef pop. The full moon overhead means stronger tidal movement, which can stir up life but also pull in cleaner water from offshore. Just keep in mind the current is pushing north, so plan your drift accordingly. Boating at 8.2 is a half-step improvement over yesterday and a full two points above two days ago when winds were blowing over 12 knots. The calmest water arrives near 02:00, but for daytime trips the window from late morning through early afternoon is wide open before the seabreeze yields its strongest gusts around 2 p.m. Fishing scores a solid 7.1, supported by the solunar major period centered on 1:21 p.m. overlapping with the afternoon low tide—a combination that often concentrates fish near edges and passes. Surfing at 5.1 remains marginal, typical for this stretch in summer. The 0.16-meter swell from 83 degrees at 6.2 seconds lacks the period to build anything rideable. Paddlers and kayakers get a 6.6 score, and the early morning flatness before the breeze picks up is your best bet for a smooth glide. Looking ahead, conditions stay favorable through the weekend with similar light winds and minimal wave action, though precipitation chances climb above 50% by Sunday. Once we hit next week, winds strengthen and become less predictable, so today really is the sweet spot in this run. If you’ve been waiting for a day when the water is flat, clear, and the sea breeze is just a whisper, this is it.