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LAWMA, Amerada Pass, LA Daily Water Report — October 7, 2026

Amerada Pass gets a clear green light for boats and paddles today, with a caveat for anyone expecting a strong sailing breeze or a guaranteed fishing bite. Boating rates an excellent 9/10 and kayaking 8.1/10, supported by very small seas—generally 0.1 to 0.3 m, with a 0.16 m representative height—and no rain indicated. The current marine flow is modest at about 0.08 m/s toward the southwest, but it still deserves respect around moving water and tide changes. The smoothest water arrives before dawn, with the day’s calmest forecast wave height near 0.12 m around 1 AM. For daylight users, the early morning after sunrise at 7:02 AM should remain workable as the tide falls toward the 8:58 AM low of 0.27 m. Another useful window runs through the early afternoon high tide at 1:48 PM, when the northeast wind is expected to stay generally light. Wind ranges from roughly 4 to 10 knots, though early gusts reached their strongest forecast level near 16 knots around 5 AM; that spread is enough to keep small craft operators attentive, especially in exposed stretches. Fishing is a middle-of-the-pack 5.7/10 rather than a banner-day call. The best timing is the 9:39–11:39 AM solunar major period, with a second major period from 9:39–11:39 PM. Rising pressure and light wind help the setup, but the modest tide range and changing water level keep expectations sensible. Wildlife also sits at 6.1/10, with the afternoon minor period from 4:09–5:09 PM lining up near the evening low tide. Sailing improves to 6.6/10 from yesterday’s 5.1, but the light northeast breeze and occasional gustiness favor patient sail handling over a high-energy outing. No diving score is available today, so there is no basis here for a diving recommendation. Atmospheric visibility is forecast near 15.3 km, though that says nothing about underwater clarity. Conditions turn choppier Thursday through Saturday, especially Friday and Saturday as waves build to 0.4–0.9 m and rain chances rise. Calmer water returns Sunday and looks especially flat Monday. Best bet: launch early, enjoy the small-water advantage, and be back with plenty of daylight before the evening low turns the pass into a different kind of puzzle.