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Boston, MA Daily Water Report — August 29, 2026
Today in Boston, the water conditions are looking quite favorable for most activities. Boaters and kayakers should take advantage of the calm seas with boating scoring an impressive 8.1/10 and kayaking at 7.8/10. The gentle wave heights peaking at just 0.4 meters make for smooth sailing, especially around midday when conditions are calmest. The wind is manageable, coming from the northwest at 6 knots, though gusts could reach up to 20.8 knots early in the morning. Fishing enthusiasts will find decent conditions as well, with a score of 7.2/10. The solunar major period around lunchtime coincides nicely with the high tide at 12:49, offering a promising window. The full moon phase could also add an extra boost to your catch. Surfers might find the day less thrilling with a score of 4.9/10. The modest swell of 0.2 meters at a short period of 5.15 seconds isn't offering much for those looking for a ride. Meanwhile, divers have a solid 7.6/10, thanks to stable winds and comfortable water temperatures around 20.9°C. For wildlife watchers, the day scores a 6.4/10, with low tides in the morning and evening providing some potential for interesting sightings along the shoreline. Comparatively, today's conditions are slightly less favorable for kayaking than yesterday, which boasted an 8.7/10. However, the overall stability in conditions makes it a fine day to be out on the water. Looking ahead, temperatures will rise slightly tomorrow with lighter winds, but keep an eye on increasing chances of rain by September 1st. For those looking to maximize today's conditions, the best bet is to head out boating or kayaking around midday for the smoothest experience.
- Report date
- August 29, 2026
- Report status
- Permanent PM Brain report
- Time basis
- Live
- Top activity
- WINDOW IS OPEN
How the water looked at Boston, MA
The conditions record includes 16.8 °C air temperature, 5.8 knot wind, gusts to 16.7 knots, and 1020.3 hPa pressure.
Ocean: NOAA CoastWatch; Tides: NOAA; Marine: Open-Meteo marine forecast; Weather: Open-Meteo forecast and current conditions
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