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Eastport, ME Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

Today is a solid all-around day for getting on the water around Eastport, with boating and diving leading the pack at nearly an 8 out of 10. The marine forecast shows a subdued, manageable sea state with representative wave heights right around half a meter, and the calmest conditions will arrive near dawn when the wave height dips to just over a quarter meter. Winds are light and variable through the morning, picking up from the SSE by afternoon to about 7 knots with gusts near 14, which is still well within comfortable limits for most powered craft and experienced paddlers. The barometric pressure is stable and high, and there’s no rain in the immediate picture, so the window holds firm through the daylight hours. Diving scores a 7.6, and that makes sense given the light wind, minimal wave action, and water temperature that remains about 5 degrees above the long-term average for late August. That warmth is a genuine outlier—compared to the same date in recent years, this is the warmest marine SST we’ve seen in the supplied record. It’s worth noting that atmospheric visibility is 10 kilometers, but underwater clarity is a separate matter, and the chlorophyll reading is very high, indicating bloom conditions that could reduce subsurface visibility. Divers should factor that in, especially if they’re spearing or photographing. Fishing sits at a respectable 6.6, buoyed by the solunar setup—both a major period around midday and a minor window early in the morning align with the calmest part of the day. The stable pressure and light breeze are favorable, but the lack of tide data means we are flying blind on current-driven feeding windows. Anglers who know the local stage should plan around the minor period from 6:15 to 7:15 and the major from 11:45 to 1:45. Surfing scores a modest 5.3, largely due to the short, low-energy swell and light wind waves. There’s not enough period or height to generate much push, so leave the longboard home unless you’re just looking for a flat-water float. Compared to yesterday, today offers a slight uptick in sailing and kayaking scores, both benefiting from the lighter winds and stable conditions after a gustier Tuesday. Wildlife viewing rates a 7.4, second only to diving and boating, and the combination of early-morning calm, favorable solunar timing, and full moon illumination tonight makes dawn and dusk prime windows for spotting activity on the surface. Looking ahead, tomorrow brings similar winds but a bump in wave height to near 0.7 meters, still manageable. By the weekend into early next week, conditions flatten out again, with Monday and Tuesday showing the calmest seas of the forecast period. If you can wait, September 1 looks like the best bet for glassy conditions, with waves dropping below half a meter and winds under 8 knots. Best bet: Get out early this morning for the calmest seas and the best shot at a quiet dive or a peaceful paddle before the afternoon breeze fills in.