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Bishops Head, MD Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Boating is the standout play today, and by a wide margin. With an 8.2 out of 10 suitability score, it’s the highest-ranked activity on the water, reflecting a day built for comfortable, low-stress time on the bay. Winds are running light out of the west at 6 knots with gusts only into the single digits, wave heights hold at a mere 0.2 meters on average, and the calmest stretch arrives near 5:00 PM, when seas drop to just 0.04 meters. The full moon overhead and a rising barometer at 1015 hPa add to the sense of settled conditions. For anyone looking to get out on a powerboat or a center console, the window from late morning through early evening is ideal. Fishing and kayaking both earn solid marks at 7.3 and 7.4 respectively, and the solunar setup is hard to ignore. The first major period runs from shortly after midnight into the early morning, but the second major period from 12:06 to 2:06 PM aligns beautifully with the outgoing tide before low water at 8:49 AM, which also coincides with the first minor period around sunrise. That early morning slot—just after dawn at 6:30 AM, with the tide still dropping—should offer the best concentration of action for anyone working the edges. Wildlife watchers also get a strong 7.7, helped by that low-tide exposure and light winds that won’t spook birds or push paddlers around. Surfing is a write-off at 4.5, with short-period swell barely reaching 0.18 meters and a wave interval of just 2.5 seconds—not enough to hold an open face in any direction. Diving is unavailable to score today, which stands out against recent history: on August 26, diving earned a 7.5, and the days before that held steady in the mid-7s. The absence of an underwater visibility report may be the limiting factor, but the marine SST of 27.5°C is warm enough for a comfortable dive if clarity cooperates. Compared to yesterday, this is a notable step up. Fishing climbed from 6.2 to 7.3, boating improved from 7.4 to 8.2, and kayaking jumped from 6.5 to 7.4. The wind stayed similar in speed, but the shift to a westerly direction and the rising pressure likely make the difference. The coming days look even more promising: Friday and Saturday hold waves under 0.3 meters and peak winds below 12 knots, while Sunday through Tuesday warm up considerably, with highs pushing into the mid-30s by Tuesday. That stretch will bring flat water and stable air, ideal for a long holiday weekend on the water. Best bet: Kick off the Labor Day stretch today—ease out on the falling morning tide, let the full moon work its magic, and you’ll wonder why you ever waited for a weekend.