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Annapolis, MD Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Annapolis gets a strong all-around water day, with the clear edge going to paddlers, boaters, divers, and shoreline explorers rather than sailors hunting for a proper breeze. Kayaking rates 8.7/10 and boating 8.5/10, supported by a light northeast wind near 4 knots, small waves generally 0.1–0.3 m, and a modest south-setting current around 0.06 m/s. Diving also rates 8.4/10, with marine water temperature at 20.9 C and very small swell, though atmospheric visibility near 12.9 km should not be mistaken for an underwater-visibility report. The best practical window is after the morning rain risk fades, from late morning into the afternoon. Rain is forecast from roughly 5 AM to 11 AM, while the day stays fully clouded and cool, around 16–18 C. The light wind is a gift for small craft, but it may occasionally misbehave: gusts could reach 18.1 knots around 10 AM. That makes the early transition worth treating with respect, especially for exposed paddlers and anyone launching before the rain window has cleared. Fishing earns a solid 7.6/10. The strongest timing aligns with the 6:58–8:58 AM solunar major period, overlapping the 6:58 AM low tide, and again from 6:58–8:58 PM after the 6:08 PM low. The falling barometer and morning precipitation are the tradeoffs, so the score is an opportunity signal, not a promise. Wildlife is similarly favorable at 8.6/10, with low-tide proximity and light wind helping the model’s outlook. Sailing is the odd one out at 5.6/10: smooth water is pleasant, but the breeze is more “drift and discuss tactics” than “trim and go.” Surfing is not rated here. Compared with yesterday, the forecast is quieter on average—4 knots versus 7.9—but today’s possible 18-knot gust is the wrinkle. Boating, kayaking, diving, and wildlife scores all improve from October 3, while sailing softens. The next several days remain generally low-wave, with 0.0–0.4 m seas forecast through October 10. Monday and Wednesday bring the higher wind peaks, near 11 and 13 knots; Tuesday and Friday look lighter. Best bet: launch after the morning rain window, enjoy the small-water afternoon, and be off the exposed stuff before the evening low tide turns the day’s calm into a chilly, cloudy finish.