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Solomons Island, MD Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Solomons Island gets a clear green light for small-boat and paddle plans today, with exceptionally low waves and generally light northwest wind doing most of the heavy lifting. Boating and kayaking both rate 8.4/10, while diving holds at 7.6/10. That is good water, not a blank check: conditions can change quickly late, when gusts are forecast to reach 23 knots around 10 PM. The smoothest stretch is around 8 AM, when waves are forecast near 0.04 m. The morning also overlaps a 7:55–9:55 AM solunar major period and the approach to the 10:08 AM high tide, making it the day’s most useful all-purpose window for fishing, wildlife viewing, and getting a quiet start afloat. Fishing rates 6.9/10, helped by light wind, rising pressure near 1018 hPa, and the tide timing. A second major solunar window runs 7:55–9:55 PM, though it comes after sunset and closer to the expected late-evening gust increase. For paddlers and boaters, the forecast is notably tame: representative wind is 5 knots from the northwest, waves are only 0.08 m, and the day’s wave range tops out at 0.3 m. The water is still warm at 21.3 C, while air temperatures rise from the mid-teens Celsius into the low 20s. Cloud cover is forecast at 100 percent, so expect a gray ceiling rather than much solar warmth; the listed 12.3 km visibility is atmospheric visibility, not a read on underwater clarity. Divers have manageable surface conditions, but should plan conservatively around the very high reported chlorophyll level. That is a bloom-condition indicator and may affect available clarity; it is not evidence of marine life activity. Sailing is more middling at 5.7/10, largely because light wind offers limited drive despite the flat water. Compared with recent CatchWindow estimates, boating improves from 8.2 yesterday and kayaking from 8.1, while fishing eases from yesterday’s 7.4. Diving remains unchanged at 7.6. The next several days stay mostly gentle, with waves generally 0.0–0.4 m and no meaningful rain signal through Friday; Wednesday and Thursday look especially flat. Best bet: launch early, use the morning flood and near-glassy 8 AM water, and be home before the late gusts decide to join the conversation.