CatchWindow fishing intelligence

Annapolis, MD Daily Water Report — October 6, 2026

Annapolis gets a strong all-around water day, with boating the clear standout at 8.9/10 and a notably gentle evening setting up the best window for small craft. It is not a day to confuse “mostly calm” with “no consequences,” though: the air starts chilly, north-northwest gusts reached 23.5 knots overnight, and the representative breeze is 7 knots with gusts near 22. The practical sweet spot is late afternoon into evening. Waves ease from around 0.4 m earlier in the day toward a projected minimum near 0.04 m around 8 PM, while the final low tide arrives at 8:30 PM. That combination favors a quieter outing for boaters and kayakers, though paddlers should still account for the cool air and any lingering gustiness. Kayaking rates 7.8/10, down from yesterday’s 9/10, largely a trade for more wind exposure rather than a rough-water day. Sailing is a middling 6.2/10: there is breeze to work with, but its uneven gust spread makes it less of a relaxed trim-and-cruise proposition. Fishing earns 6.1/10, with the more useful timing around the 8:47–10:47 AM solunar major period and again from 8:47–10:47 PM. The morning period overlaps the low tide at 8:49 AM; the evening major period follows the 8:30 PM low. Pressure is falling from a high near 1024 hPa, and the day remains dry and cloud-free, but the score is a planning signal, not a guarantee. Divers have an 8.4/10 estimate, supported by light waves and marine water near 20.5 C; that temperature is only 0.1 C above average. Atmospheric visibility is excellent at 28.1 km, but it says nothing about underwater visibility. Wildlife also sits at 6.1/10, with low-tide timing and lighter evening water offering the better opportunity. Compared with recent CatchWindow history, boating improves slightly from 8.6 yesterday, while kayaking and wildlife soften from yesterday’s stronger marks. The next four days look broadly favorable: light winds and very small waves persist through Saturday, with warmer air Thursday. Rain chances rise Sunday and Monday, and Monday’s wind may reach 17 knots. Best bet: launch late, dress for the cool air, and enjoy the near-flat evening water before the 8:30 PM low tide.