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Baltimore, MD Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Baltimore gets a clear green light for small-craft water time today: exceptionally flat water and light northeast wind make this one of the better all-around days of the recent run, especially for kayaking (8.9/10), boating (8.6), diving (8.4), and shoreline wildlife viewing (9.2). Calm does not mean consequence-free, but the marine forecast’s 0.0 m waves and swell leave very little surface fuss to contend with. The strongest window is early, from dawn through the 8:57 AM low tide. Dawn begins at 6:38 AM, sunrise is 7:05, and the 6:57–8:57 AM solunar major period overlaps the falling tide and low-water mark. That combination supports the day’s 7.6 fishing score and gives shoreline explorers a useful look at exposed margins near low tide. The next worthwhile overlap comes around the 1:31 PM high tide, with a minor solunar period from 1:27–2:27 PM. For wildlife-focused outings, the evening low at 7:41 PM is also well timed with the 6:57–8:57 PM major period, though dusk arrives at 7:14 PM. Wind should generally run just 3.1–6.3 knots from the northeast, but do not overlook the forecast gust near 15.7 knots around 9 AM. That is the day’s main wrinkle: a flat-water launch can still turn briefly fidgety in exposed reaches. Sailing earns only 5.3/10, less because of rough water than because there simply is not much reliable breeze to work with. The sky is forecast fully cloudy, with cool, damp air around 15–17 C and a small rain window near 9 PM. Atmospheric visibility is forecast near 12.6 km; it should not be read as an underwater-visibility estimate. Pressure is falling from a relatively high range, and fishing improves notably from yesterday’s 6.3 score, while boating, paddling, and diving remain close to their already strong recent levels. Marine SST is 20.6 C, just 0.1 C below average. The next several days stay wave-free in the marine forecast. Monday looks breezier, Tuesday notably cooler but lighter-winded, and midweek warms again with modest wind. Best bet: launch at first light, use the dawn-to-low-tide window well, and be back ahead of the morning gusty hiccup.