CatchWindow fishing intelligence

Nawiliwili, HI Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Nawiliwili gets a qualified go today: sailing is the standout at 8.2/10, fishing and boating are workable, but paddlers should treat the afternoon breeze and short-period chop with proper respect. This is not a glassy-water day; it is a useful-water day, provided your plan matches the texture. The best all-round window is early, from dawn through the morning solunar major period of 7:40–9:40 AM. Northeast winds are forecast in the 7.5–11.5-knot range, with a representative 9 knots, before the day’s strongest gusts build toward 23.9 knots around 1 PM. The midday high tide reaches 0.64 m at 12:21 PM, following a very low 0.13 m at 4:50 AM. Fishing earns 7.2/10, helped by the morning solunar period and a falling barometer near 1016 hPa, while the evening major period, 7:40–9:40 PM, overlaps the 7:32 PM low tide for those staying late. For sailors, the breeze is enough to make the day interesting without being a full-on blowout, though the gust spread means trimming and attention will matter. Boating rates 6.8/10: manageable, but the 1.4–1.6 m wave field and 7.85-second period argue against treating the ride as casual. The swell is 1.1 m from 89 degrees, with 0.76 m wind waves at a short 3.35 seconds—exactly the sort of combination that can make a small craft feel busier than the headline wave height suggests. Kayaking sits at 5.3/10, improved from yesterday’s 4.9 but still a modest proposition. Go early, stay conservative, and expect conditions to become less forgiving as gusts rise. Atmospheric visibility is excellent near 44 km, but that says nothing about underwater visibility; no diving score is available today. Compared with recent CatchWindow history, winds are lighter than yesterday’s 13.8 knots, while boating improves and sailing climbs sharply. The next several days look somewhat smaller, with waves generally 1.2–1.4 m and lighter peak winds, though rain chances remain elevated. Best bet: rig early and sail the morning window before the 1 PM gusts turn the ocean from lively to lumpy.