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Solomons Island, MD Daily Water Report — October 6, 2026

Boating gets the clearest green light around Solomons Island today: a strong 8.6/10, with modest water movement, no rain indicated, and a mostly manageable northwest breeze. This is a cool, dry October day rather than a lazy summer float, though—dress for the wind, not just the thermometer. Air temperatures run roughly 11–17°C, while the representative 8-knot northwest wind can gust near 19 knots. The most useful daylight window is late morning into early afternoon. High tide arrives at 11:14 AM at 0.49 m, overlapping the 8:47–10:47 AM solunar major period and arriving after sunrise at 7:06 AM. That combination gives anglers a reasonable 5.9/10 fishing setup, although it trails the stronger fishing scores recorded October 4 and 5. Stable pressure near 1021 hPa and light-to-moderate winds help, but the gust spread is enough to make precise small-craft work less relaxing than the wave height alone suggests. Waves are forecast around 0.42 m at a short 2.9-second period, with wind waves doing most of the work at 0.36 m. That supports solid boating, sailing at 7.7/10, and kayaking at 7.4/10, but short chop plus gusts can make exposed stretches feel busier than the headline height implies. The calmest water is forecast late, near 11 PM, at 0.04 m—but darkness makes that a statistic, not a recreational invitation. Divers receive a 7.6/10, unchanged from the recent run of reports, with marine water temperature near 21°C and relatively low waves. Still, atmospheric visibility near 24 km is not underwater visibility. CoastWatch chlorophyll is very high at 24.61 mg/m³, so do not assume clear subsurface conditions from the sunny forecast. For shoreline explorers and wildlife watchers, the 5:39 PM low tide is the practical daylight tide target, close to the 3:17–4:17 PM minor solunar period. Keep an eye on footing as the light fades toward 6:44 PM sunset. The next four days look notably mild and generally quiet on the water, with waves mostly 0–0.3 m through Friday and Saturday. Rain chances rise this weekend, and Monday brings the week’s sharper wind signal. Best bet: launch late morning, use the high-tide window, and let the boat—not your hat—take the gusts.