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Fort Pulaski, GA Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Boating and kayaking are the headline plays today around Fort Pulaski. With light winds out of the southwest averaging just 4 knots and a representative wave height of 0.42 meters, the inshore waters are about as cooperative as they get in late August. The boating score of 9.2 out of 10 is the standout, reflecting calm seas, no measurable rain, and a rising barometer at 1017 hPa—conditions that favor a stable, comfortable day on the water. Kayaking isn’t far behind at 8.6, with the calmest wave period expected near 10:00, when the wave height drops to 0.4 meters. That’s the window to target if you’re paddling. Tides run through two full cycles today with a low at 02:54, a high at 08:43 reaching 2.19 meters, then another low at 15:02 and a stronger high at 21:08 at 2.35 meters. The flood after the midday low will push water back in through the afternoon, and with the southwest breeze barely denting the surface, that incoming tide will be smooth. Wildlife watchers also get a solid score of 6.8, helped by the full moon and solunar timing, though the low-light advantage is tempered by 92% humidity and cloud cover sitting at 46%. Surfing is marginal at 4.9 out of 10. The swell is short-period at 3.2 seconds from 154 degrees, with wind waves barely registering. This is not a day to charge, but if you’re after a longboard session on a glassy surface, the tide change around the afternoon low might coax out a clean little roll. Fishing sits at 6.8, with the major solunar period from 12:25 to 14:25 overlapping the low tide slack—a decent window, though the pressure rise and full moon brightness might temper peak activity. Compared to yesterday, when boating was 6.7 and winds were nearly 10 knots, today is a noticeable upgrade for power and paddle vessels. The 8.6 kayaking score beats the 5.1 from August 27 by a wide margin. The tradeoff is visibility at 13.1 kilometers and a lack of diving data, so submerged exploration is off the table as an option. Looking ahead, Friday will bring a bump in wind—peak gusts around 18 knots—and a 29% chance of rain, which will chop things up. Saturday through Tuesday settle back into lighter breezes and smaller waves, with temperatures climbing toward the mid-30s Celsius by next Wednesday. If you’re picking one day this week to get out and enjoy flat water, today is that day.