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Coxsackie, Hudson River, NY Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

Verdict: excellent for boating and kayaking early, with a useful but narrower fishing window before the afternoon wind gets ideas. The Hudson is forecast flat at 0 m all day, rain-free, and nearly still around the representative reading of 2 knots from the ESE. That supports boating at 8.6/10 and kayaking at 8.3/10—both among the stronger marks of the past week. Dawn arrives at 6:28 AM, with sunrise at 6:56, and the cleanest all-purpose stretch runs through the morning high tide at 11:40 AM. Winds begin light, skies are forecast mostly clear, and pressure is rising from around 1015 hPa. For anglers, the 7:43–9:43 AM solunar major period overlaps the building tide and earns the day’s best fishing look; the fishing score is a respectable 6/10, though below yesterday’s reconstructed 7.6/10. The morning is also the sensible choice for paddlers who prefer flat water without needing to negotiate a strong breeze. Do not let the zero-wave forecast turn into a permission slip. Wind is forecast to range as high as 17 knots, with the strongest gust near 31 knots at 2 PM. That is a substantial change from the gentle morning and the day’s main tradeoff for small craft. The temperature swing matters too: about 7.5 C early, rising toward 18.5 C, so dress for the launch rather than the afternoon promise. NOAA tide data shows low water at 5:49 AM and again at 6:03 PM; shoreline explorers and wildlife watchers may find the late-day low useful, while the 14:13–15:13 solunar minor period is poorly timed against the gustiest part of the forecast. Sailing rates 6.2/10: enough wind may arrive later, but the gust spread makes it a less tidy proposition than the morning’s powered or paddle options. No diving score is available, and atmospheric visibility near 13.2 km should not be read as an underwater-clarity report. The next several days retain a 0 m wave forecast, with peak winds generally around 7–14 knots and little rain chance. Best bet: launch shortly after sunrise and be off the open water before the 2 PM gusts start acting like they own the river.