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Coxsackie, Hudson River, NY Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Coxsackie gets a clear green light for boating and paddling today, with fishing also lining up well—provided you dress for a chilly start and keep an eye on the evening breeze. The water forecast is flat at 0.0 m all day, rain is not indicated, and winds stay light for most of the daylight hours. Boating rates strongest at 8.4/10, kayaking 7.9, fishing 7.6, and wildlife viewing 8.0. Those are favorable planning numbers, not a substitute for judgment around traffic, tide, or changing river conditions. The most useful early window runs from dawn through the morning major solunar period, roughly 6:27 to 8:46 AM. Sunrise is 6:55 AM, the air begins near 6.4 C, and the tide is rising toward a 1.31 m high at 10:39 AM. That is a calm, cool setup for a quiet launch, a drift, or a fishing session before the day warms toward 18.7 C. Visibility is forecast near 21.7 km under clear skies, though that is atmospheric visibility, not a read on underwater clarity. A second worthwhile stretch arrives around the evening major period, 6:46 to 8:46 PM, just after the 5:02 PM low tide. Conditions should remain wave-free, but the day’s strongest gust is forecast near 12.1 knots at 6 PM. That is not a dramatic wind event, but it is enough to make an otherwise glassy plan feel less casual, especially in a small paddle craft. Pressure is falling from a high near 1026.9 hPa toward about 1018.1 hPa, another reason to avoid treating the calm forecast as a guarantee. Compared with the reconstructed CatchWindow history, boating is slightly below yesterday’s 8.6 but remains stronger than most of the previous week. Kayaking is a touch lower than yesterday’s 8.3, while fishing improves from 7.0. Sailing is only a 6/10: the breeze is too modest for much dependable drive, even if the flat water is cooperative. The next several days retain 0.0 m forecast waves and very low rain chances, though peak winds rise into the 10–14 knot range and mornings turn notably colder Tuesday and Wednesday. Best bet: launch after dawn, use the rising tide through midmorning, and enjoy the rare luxury of flat water before the evening gusts start auditioning.