CatchWindow fishing intelligence

New Canal Station, LA Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Boating and fishing earn top marks today, and it’s easy to see why: near-calm water, a stable pressure trend, and good solunar timing make this a rare late-summer winner. If you can get out, do it early or late. The full moon overhead pulls a mild tidal range—just 0.08 meters between low at 06:22 and high near dusk—but the real story is the water. Wave heights have flatlined at 0.02 meters, barely a ripple, with a short 1.7-second period that feels like lake glass. Winds from the north-northwest run around 6 knots, gusting to 9, gentle enough that even a canoe or kayak would feel stable. That’s a measurable improvement over yesterday’s 3-knot breeze and notably quieter than last week’s 8-knot puffiness. Boating scores a 9, kayaking an 8.2, and both reflect the safest surface we’ve seen in days. Fishing jumps to 8.2, up from 7.3 yesterday and well above last weekend’s 5.8. The solunar major period from noon to 2 p.m. aligns with the outgoing tide, and minor periods around dawn and dusk bookend active windows. Stable barometric pressure near 1017 hPa, combined with low humidity and 15 km visibility, improves the odds for anglers working structure or channels. Note that temperature feels like 32.6°C with high humidity, so hydrate early. Surfing stays at 4.5, unchanged from the prior week—no swell to speak of, with a 0.02-meter fetch from 307 degrees. The ocean is a pond. Diving has no score, as water temperature data is unavailable, but with glassy conditions you could consider a shallow exploration if you have local intel. By late afternoon, a 16% cloud cover and UV index near 3 keep things comfortable, though the full moon rising at 19:13 offers a striking twilight. Winds remain light through sunset. Wildlife scores 7.4, buoyed by the low-tide window and calm surface, making shoreline walks or paddle trips rewarding. Looking ahead, Friday holds calm seas again with waves under 0.3 meters, but a 41% rain chance Saturday and Sunday may kick up a breeze. Next week builds toward slightly stiffer winds. For today: the water is so flat you could read the clouds in it—take that bait and go.