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LAWMA, Amerada Pass, LA Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

If you have a boat, get it wet. Today at Amerada Pass is about as calm and cooperative as a late-summer day gets along this coast. Boating scores a 9.5 out of 10, and kayaking is right behind at 9.3—both driven by a representative wind from the southwest at just 1 knot, with gusts barely reaching 3. The wave heights hover around a mere 0.14 meters through the afternoon, and the calmest conditions on the water are expected near 4:00 PM, when that minimal chop settles even further. This isn't a day to fight the elements; it's a day to let the bayou glass over and enjoy the ride. Fishing earns a solid 8.1, a tick up from yesterday's identical score but notably stronger than the 6.8 and 6.9 from earlier in the week. The solunar setup is generous: a major period runs from 11:24 to 1:24 in the afternoon, with a minor window from 5:54 to 6:54 in the early morning that aligns nicely with dawn at 6:16. Barometric pressure sits at 1014 hPa and is stable, which usually keeps fish comfortable and active. There is a rain window from 8 AM through 9 PM, but representative precipitation is zero, so that's more a formality than a threat. The only catch is the lack of tide data—without that timing, expect the solunar periods to carry the weight of your planning. Divers will find a 7.6, a slight improvement over the past several days, supported by the glassy surface and a water temperature that runs 0.7 degrees above the seasonal average. Underwater visibility, however, is a separate matter from the 20.2 kilometers of atmospheric visibility reported; you'll still be dealing with the typical coastal turbidity of the delta. Surfing and sailing, at 4.5 and 5.6 respectively, are not the draws today—there's simply not enough wave energy or breeze for either. Compared to recent history, this is the calmest boating day we've seen in a week, edging out yesterday's 9/10 and far ahead of last week's 8/10 when winds were stronger. Wildlife observation scores a 7.7, down from yesterday's 9.1, which likely reflects the shift from a falling tide setup to whatever tidal phase we're in now. Looking ahead: Friday keeps the flat water, with waves bottoming out at zero meters, and a small 13% chance of rain. Saturday and Sunday see precipitation chances climb toward 45%, but the waves stay negligible through the weekend. Make the most of this window—on a day this still, the only ripples on the water will be the ones you make.