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Woods Hole, MA Daily Water Report — October 7, 2026

Woods Hole gets a clear vote for getting afloat today, with boating the standout at 8.4/10 and a notably gentler setup than yesterday’s brisk 17.9-knot winds. This is a fair-weather, small-wave day—not a permission slip to ignore the current, but a good one for a well-timed run, paddle, or sail. The cleanest window is midmorning, especially around 10 AM, when forecast wave height bottoms near 0.16 m. Winds are light early, while the representative northwest breeze is only 5 knots, and no rain is indicated. Skies are forecast clear, with atmospheric visibility near 27.7 km, though that says nothing about underwater visibility. Air temperatures start chilly near 8 C, with a feels-like temperature around 5 C, before reaching roughly 15 C; marine water is 17.8 C, so dress for the colder part of the equation when heading out. For anglers, the 7/10 fishing outlook improves during the 9:12–11:12 AM solunar major period, which also overlaps the day’s calmest seas. The afternoon low tide arrives at 1:33 PM, followed by a 6:25 PM high, offering useful tide movement through the latter half of daylight. A second major solunar period runs 9:12–11:12 PM, after sunset, for those operating with appropriate lighting and local knowledge. Kayaking earns 7/10, but the ocean current is forecast around 0.67 m/s toward 73 degrees, a meaningful planning factor in this waterway even when the surface looks civilized. Sailing rates 7.1/10: light wind and low waves make for an easygoing rather than energetic session. Conditions deteriorate late, with gusts forecast to reach 24.3 knots around 11 PM, so don’t let a calm afternoon turn into an overly casual return plan. Pressure is falling from around 1018 hPa, another reason to keep an eye on the later trend. Compared with recent days, today trades yesterday’s stronger sailing score for substantially better boating conditions and a more paddle-friendly wind picture. Thursday looks rougher, with 0.7–1.2 m waves and winds near 16 knots; Friday remains breezy but moderates, while Saturday currently offers the next lower-wave option. Best bet: launch after dawn, use the midmorning calm, and be back with the boat secured before the late-night gusts decide to make introductions.