CatchWindow fishing intelligence

New Canal Station, LA Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

This is a flat-water paradise today. If you own a kayak, a small boat, or just want to be on the water without wrestling conditions, get out there. The scores for kayaking (9/10) and boating (8.9/10) are the strongest we’ve seen in the past week, and the reasons are straightforward: a representative wind of only 3 knots from the east, with waves holding at a negligible 0.02 meters and a 1.8-second period. The calmest moment of the day arrives around 18:00, right as the evening begins to settle, so plan a sunset paddle or a late-afternoon cruise. The high humidity and 68% cloud cover will keep the feels-like temperature at 31.6°C, so bring water and sun protection despite the overcast feel—the UV index is quite low at 0.05, but the air is thick. For anglers, the fishing score of 7.3/10 is solid, though a step down from yesterday’s 7.9. That’s likely tied to the wind picking up to over 18 knots and gusting past 26 knots around 07:00 this morning, which could rattle the early hour. But the major solunar period from 11:19 to 13:19 hits in the middle of the day, and with pressure stable at 1014 hPa, the bite window should sharpen through the late morning after that initial blow. The morning rain window from 07:00 to 12:00 is a hazard—representative precipitation shows zero, but bands could pop up, so keep an eye on the sky. Surfing, at 4.5/10, hasn’t budged from its recent rut. The swell is a whisper—0.02 meters from 270 degrees with a 1.4-second period—and that’s not enough to push a board. Wait for the weekend, when forecast waves climb to 0.3 meters, offering a slight uptick. Diving data is unavailable today, but yesterday's 6.7/10 suggests it was okay when conditions were similar. Wildlife viewing scores a 7.7/10, the best of the week, as calm water and low wind make spotting easier. The waning gibbous moon, nearly full at 98%, sets at 05:56, so an early dawn around 06:10 could be productive before the breeze builds. The next few days bring a shift: Friday stays as placid as today with waves near zero and winds under 8 knots, but by Saturday and Sunday the chance of rain climbs above 40% and waves push to 0.3 meters. Monday shows a similar pattern with gusts up to 9 knots, so today and tomorrow are your clearest windows. If the horizon looks good this afternoon, don’t overthink it—on a day this glassy, the only thing you’ll fight is the regret of staying ashore.