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Pascagoula NOAA Lab, MS Daily Water Report — August 26, 2026

Today at Pascagoula NOAA Lab, the water's calling, and it's a pretty good day for most activities. Boaters, you're in for a treat with an 8.8/10 score. The calm seas with wave heights ranging from 0.1 to 0.3 meters, peaking at their calmest around 9 PM, offer a smooth ride. Winds are gentle, predominantly from the NNW at 4 knots, ensuring a pleasant day out on the water. Anglers, your fishing prospects are solid with a 7.1/10 score. The solunar periods, particularly the major one from 10:27 AM to 12:27 PM, align well with the high tide at 9:39 AM. The stable barometric pressure at 1016 hPa should keep the fish active. However, the very high chlorophyll levels suggest a bloom, which might affect clarity. Divers, your conditions remain consistent with a 6.7/10 score. While the water temperature is warm at 31.8°C, the visibility might be compromised due to the chlorophyll bloom. Kayakers can also enjoy a good day on the water with a 7.8/10 score, thanks to the gentle winds and minimal wave action. Surfers might want to sit this one out, as the 4.5/10 score suggests the waves just aren't delivering. With a swell of only 0.12 meters at 3.05 seconds, it's more of a ripple than a ride. Looking back, today's conditions are quite similar to the past few days, with slight variations in wind and temperature. As we head into the weekend, expect a slight increase in wind on the 27th, with a chance for some rain, but the wave conditions remain fairly consistent. If you're planning for a day on the water, boating this evening promises to be the best bet—calm seas, gentle winds, and a waxing gibbous moon rising to guide you home.