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Bulk Terminal, LA Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Bulk Terminal gets a clear go for boating today, with a caveat: the water is forecast flat, but the breeze may have a little extra opinion in the gusts. Boating leads the board at 7.1/10, while fishing (6.9) and kayaking (6.6) are also solid choices for a dry, low-wave day. Sailing is more middling at 5.8/10—not because the sea state is troublesome, but because a representative NNE wind near 7 knots can jump toward 19 knots, with the day’s strongest gust near 20 knots early. The best all-around stretch is after dawn through the late-morning solunar major period, 8:06 to 10:06 AM. That window follows the 6:10 AM high tide and pairs the day’s stronger fishing timing with daylight and a stable 1015 hPa pressure pattern. A second fishing-oriented opportunity arrives from 8:06 to 10:06 PM, though it runs after sunset; shoreline users should account for diminishing light and the approach to the 11:10 PM low tide. The 2:36 to 3:36 PM minor period is a reasonable shorter option if the morning gets away from you. Marine guidance calls for 0.0 m waves, no swell, and no wind waves through the day—about as unruffled as a forecast can be. That favors small craft and paddlers, but flat water does not erase the effect of gusts, especially for exposed paddlers or anyone setting sail. Cloud cover is forecast at 100%, humidity near 90%, and air temperatures rise from roughly 22°C into the upper 20s. No rain is indicated, and atmospheric visibility is forecast around 14 km; that is useful for navigation awareness, not a measure of underwater visibility. Diving has no usable score or water-temperature value supplied, so it gets no recommendation. Compared with the recent run, boating is a touch better than yesterday’s 7.0 but below the stronger 8-plus ratings earlier last week. Fishing holds nearly steady with yesterday, while kayaking is slightly improved; the gustier wind profile keeps sailing from matching its better recent days. The next few days retain the flat-water marine forecast, with winds generally building from under 9 knots Tuesday to around 15 knots Friday and rain chances increasing later in the week. Best bet: launch after dawn, fish the 8:06–10:06 AM major period, and enjoy the glassy forecast before the gusts decide to audition.