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Turkey Point Hudson River NERRS, NY Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

This is a fantastic morning to be on the water at Turkey Point, with a decisive edge toward flat-water paddling and boating. The day is shaping up with a calm, warm start, though a narrow window of rain and shifting winds will demand an early exit or a willingness to dodge afternoon showers. If you want the best conditions, be on the water by mid-morning and plan to be off by early afternoon. The river is essentially glass this morning. Representative winds are a light 5 knots from the SSE, gusting to 10, but the calmest period arrives near dawn with measured waves at zero. This is a significant improvement over the last few days, which saw slightly higher winds and a persistent 0.0m wave height that made conditions reliably placid but often a bit breezier. Today, the early stillness is a gift. The barometer is falling from 1015 hPa, and the cloud cover is thick at 97%, which will keep the sun at bay and the humidity high. That falling pressure and high cloud cover are the precursors to a rain window that opens at 3:00 PM and runs through the evening, so the afternoon is a write-off for any extended outing. Water temperature data is unavailable, but given the air temp starting near 16°C and climbing to 25°C, the surface layer will be pleasant for a quick dip, though not a long swim. For the scoring, kayaking earns an 8.6/10 and boating an 8.4/10. These are the top scores of the day, reflecting the flat water and light, manageable wind. The morning solunar minor period from 4:44 to 5:44 aligns perfectly with dawn and the calmest conditions, making it a prime time for paddling. Fishing scores a 7.6/10, a solid number driven by the solunar major period from 10:14 to 12:14. That window sits right before the rain arrives, so if you’re casting, focus your effort there. The falling pressure can also trigger feeding activity, though the heavy cloud cover may mute the bite a bit. Surfing is a non-starter at 4.5/10 with zero wave height, and sailing scores a 5.4/10, held back by light, inconsistent wind and the afternoon rain threat. Wildlife watchers get a 6.8/10, which is respectable but not stellar; the calm morning will help spot surface activity, but the lack of a low-tide exposure window reduces the score. Looking ahead, Thursday brings similar calm conditions but with slightly higher peak wind at 9.3 knots and a 17% chance of rain. Friday looks like the pick of the week: peak wind drops to 5.5 knots with zero rain chance, and dawn temperatures near 13°C will be crisp but comfortable. The weekend trends warmer, with a jump to near 31°C on Saturday, but a 29% rain chance Sunday and worsening chances into next week suggest an unsettled pattern will settle in. Best bet: if you want a glassy paddle with a fishing bonus, be on the river by 5:00 AM and off by noon.