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Cutler Farris Wharf, ME Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Today’s water belongs to divers and fishers, with the former clocking the top score of 8.3 and the latter earning a solid 7.4. If you’re heading out, the trick is timing: the morning high tide at 11:40 sits squarely inside a solunar major period, and it’s paired with a stable barometer and light southeast wind that should keep the surface calm enough for good visibility. The water temperature is running a remarkable 5.2°C above average for late August, which might feel more like a warm September than the edge of autumn—though with air temps only reaching 17°C and heavy cloud cover all day, you’ll want a drysuit or a thick wetsuit regardless. Surfing rates a 7.2, but don’t expect any overhead walls. The swell is modest at 0.66 meters from the south with a short 4.35-second period, and the dominant wind waves are similarly slight. That said, a one-meter combined swell will produce workable waist-high waves for a longboard or a funboard, especially around mid-tide when the incoming tide stacks the sets. The calmest wave heights arrive near 11:00 p.m., which is less useful for surfers than for after-dark paddlers, but the outgoing tide this afternoon has a little more push. Boating and kayaking sit in the mid-range, both dragging because of that persistent overcast and a slight chop from the southeast breeze. The representative wind is only 4 knots, but gusts hit nearly 12 knots by 18:00, and the one-meter waves will make a small craft feel a bit sloppy. Stick to the morning window before the breeze builds. Sailing is a so-so 5.2 with inconsistent puff potential. Compared to yesterday, diving slipped a notch from an 8.6 to an 8.3, and fishing jumped from a 6 to a 7.4. Those improvements track with the calmer wind and the solunar timing falling squarely on the tide turn today. Wildlife watchers get a decent 6.5, helped by the low tide at 17:47 coinciding with a minor solunar period. Looking ahead, Friday brings a lighter wave day and a slim 8% rain chance, making it the next best call for divers. Saturday and Sunday both carry a 53% chance of showers, and Monday looks quiet with tiny swell—good for kayaking but not for surf. If you want the most forgiving water this week, go Friday morning before the weather turns.