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Cutler Farris Wharf, ME Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Boating and kayaking get the nod at Cutler Farris Wharf today, but this is a “go early, keep an eye on the clock” kind of day rather than an all-day float. Boating rates 7.5/10 and kayaking 7.3/10, supported by a light northeast breeze around 5 knots, modest wind chop, and waves holding near 0.8–0.9 m. The sea state is not flat—most of the energy is a short 0.84 m swell at 4.75 seconds from the southeast—but it is manageable for appropriately equipped crews. Scores are suitability guides, not safety clearances. The best practical water window is around mid-morning, when waves reach their daily minimum near 0.82 m around 10:00 and winds remain relatively light. The 6:34 AM high tide also gives an early option, while the next low arrives at 12:44 PM. Anglers have a respectable 6.8/10 day, with the 7:16–9:16 AM solunar major period lining up nicely with the morning tide cycle. A second major period runs 7:16–9:16 PM, just after the 6:58 PM high tide, though daylight ends at 6:06 PM and dusk at 6:35 PM. Conditions become less inviting later. Rain is forecast from 10 AM through 7 PM, cloud cover is heavy, pressure is falling from a representative 1014 hPa, and the strongest gusts are forecast very late, reaching nearly 30 knots at 11 PM. That last number is a strong argument for being tied up well before the evening gets ideas. Air temperatures only reach about 14 C, with marine SST near 13 C, so cold-water clothing and a dry layer are not optional accessories. Compared with yesterday’s reconstructed CatchWindow scores, boating, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife suitability all ease back, while sailing stays level at 6.4/10. The light wind limits sailing punch; it does not erase the wave motion. Tuesday looks breezier with waves up to 1.3 m, while Wednesday offers the quieter marine outlook at 0.5–0.7 m. Best bet: launch early, fish or paddle through the morning lull, and let the afternoon rain have the wharf to itself.