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Chesapeake City, MD Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Today is a standout for boaters, kayakers, and divers, with each of those activities scoring an 8.4 out of 10. Fishing is a solid 7.3, while sailing and surfing are less compelling at 5.1 and 4.5 respectively. The window that makes this day shine runs from mid-morning through the afternoon, when the northeast breeze holds steady around 4 knots and wave heights stay flat at essentially zero metres. That is a rare calm—even by recent standards. Compare with August 24, which had near-zero wind and scored kayaking at 9.8, or yesterday’s 2.8-knot wind that still managed an 8.5 for kayaking. Today’s lighter-than-average breeze and negligible chop are ideal for anything that dislikes rocking. The tradeoff comes from the Full Moon overhead and a 100% cloud cover. That big tide range—1.05 metres at the late high—will push current through the Canal and the Elk River with extra oomph. The morning low at 5:37 is early enough that most will miss it, but the afternoon low at 17:47 aligns with a solunar minor period, which may concentrate feeding activity for fish. The fishing score reflects that timing plus the rising pressure and light breeze, though the overcast and high humidity keep it from rating higher. For divers, the water temperature sits at 26.8°C, a half-degree below average, and the flat surface means easy entries and clear sightlines. Hazards are minimal. The only real concern is the zero visibility in the atmosphere from that thick overcast and fog-adjacent humidity, which could limit sightlines for boaters navigating the Canal. The wind never tops 4 knots near midday, but the early gust to 10 knots at 2:00 AM is long gone. No rain is expected despite the 100% cloud cover. Looking ahead, Friday and Saturday offer similar flat water but with a slight uptick in wind—peaks near 8 to 9 knots—and a return of sunshine. Sunday warms up to 31°C with light wind, but by Monday the chance of showers climbs to 31% and the wind picks up again. For today, get out between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, when the tide is running and the surface is glass.