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Eastport, ME Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Eastport gets a clear green light for small-boat and paddle plans today: boating and kayaking both rate 8.4/10, backed by unusually manageable water, light ESE wind, and no rain indicated. Waves hold around 0.3–0.4 m, with the calmest patch near 03:00 at 0.28 m; even the day’s stronger gusts do not arrive until late, reaching 14.4 knots around 23:00. That is a welcome step down from the breezier recent run, and it shows in kayaking’s jump from 6.5 yesterday. The most productive timing is early morning through midmorning, particularly around the 6:24 AM high tide and the 7:18–9:18 AM solunar major period. A second worthwhile window develops around the 6:51 PM high, overlapping the 7:00 PM sunset and the evening major period beginning at 7:18 PM. Fishing rates 7.4/10, helped by the tide cycle, light wind, falling 1023 hPa pressure, and those solunar periods. The afternoon low at 12:44 PM may suit shoreline exploration, but plan around the large tidal range rather than treating exposed ground as permanent real estate. The sea is cold enough to deserve respect: marine SST is 13.8 C. Diving earns 6.7/10, slightly better than yesterday, with low waves and light wind in its favor; still, cloud cover is near-solid and the reported 14.8 km atmospheric visibility says nothing about underwater clarity. Chlorophyll is very high at 5.08 mg/m³, a bloom-condition signal that may be relevant to water clarity but is not a wildlife or fishing guarantee. Sailing is the compromise choice at 5.6/10. The water is gentle, but the breeze is too light for much dependable drive, and 96% cloud cover does not add much sparkle. Wildlife also rates 7.4/10, with the morning and evening solunar windows and low-wind conditions offering the best odds under the model. The next two days look less forgiving: winds peak near 17–20 knots Monday and Tuesday while waves build to 0.5–0.9 m. Wednesday eases back somewhat, and the calmest-looking marine range returns Saturday. Best bet: launch early, work the morning high tide and 7:18–9:18 AM window, and be off the water before the day turns cold, gray, and less inviting.