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Bulk Terminal, LA Daily Water Report — October 7, 2026

Bulk Terminal gets a clear green light for boating and paddling, with the caveat that “flat” does not mean “careless.” The marine forecast holds wave height, swell, and wind waves at 0 m through the day, while a light northeast wind runs roughly 1 to 7 knots. That combination earns boating the day’s best activity score at 8.4/10 and kayaking a solid 7.8/10—both improvements on yesterday’s reconstructed scores. The most comfortable on-water stretch should be from dawn through the afternoon, before the day’s strongest gusts arrive around 7 PM. Winds are generally modest, but gusts could reach 10.9 knots late, enough to make an otherwise glassy plan a little less tidy. No rain is indicated, skies are only partly clouded, and atmospheric visibility is forecast near 12.2 km; that is useful for navigation and horizon checks, not a measure of underwater visibility. Fishing rates a respectable 6.5/10, matching yesterday and sitting just below the stronger 6.9 marks reconstructed earlier this week. The best timing is the late-morning solunar major period from 9:48 to 11:48 AM, which overlaps the approach to the 12:55 PM low tide. A second major period runs 9:48 to 11:48 PM, after sunset, for those operating with suitable lighting and judgment. The tide range is modest: high water reaches 0.47 m at 6:53 AM, followed by the midday low of 0.32 m and a 0.44 m evening high at 5:57 PM. Sailing is workable at 6.2/10, but the same gentle breeze that makes boating easy leaves little consistent push for sail power. Wildlife scores 6.1/10, with the 4:18–5:18 AM minor period and 4:18–5:18 PM minor period offering the day’s solunar timing near low-light hours; it is a timing cue, not a promise. Pressure is rising from around 1012 hPa, temperatures climb from about 22 C to 32.4 C, and humidity starts high, so bring water and expect the heat to become the more noticeable challenge than the sea state. Thursday stays flat but gets breezier; Friday brings the week’s sharper wind peak near 16.8 knots, while Saturday carries the highest rain chance. Best bet: launch early, use the late-morning fishing window, and be back in before the evening gusts remember they have a job.