CatchWindow fishing intelligence

Astoria, OR Daily Water Report — October 7, 2026

Astoria gets a clear yes for getting on the water, with boating the standout at 8.1/10—but it is a “go prepared,” not a “go casual,” kind of coastal day. Light southwest wind, generally 1 to 6 knots, and no rain should keep the surface orderly. The catch is the persistent 1.0 to 1.2 m sea: manageable for capable crews and well-equipped paddlers, but still enough motion to make exposed water feel properly Pacific. The calmest wave height, about 0.96 m, is forecast near 10 AM. The best all-around stretch runs from midmorning into early afternoon. A 2.41 m high tide arrives at 11:58 AM, overlapping the 9:51-11:51 AM solunar major period, while pressure holds steady near 1017 hPa. That combination supports the 7.5/10 fishing outlook, and the light wind gives boaters and kayakers a useful margin before the evening gust peak of 10.1 knots around 6 PM. Fishing also has a second strong timing window from 9:51 PM to 11:51 PM, leading into the 11:56 PM high tide, though darkness and the coastal setting raise the practical stakes. For divers, the 7.5/10 score reflects relatively light wind, moderate seas, and water around 14.6 C—not a claim of underwater visibility. The marine SST is 13.2 C, while the broader SST reading is 1.4 C above average; either way, cold-water exposure planning remains part of the deal. Atmospheric visibility is forecast near 14.9 km under almost cloudless skies, excellent for navigation and shoreline views but unrelated to what lies below the surface. Compared with the recent reconstructed CatchWindow run, boating eases from yesterday’s 8.7/10 and kayaking from 8.3/10, mainly as the sea remains more noticeable than the very light winds suggest. Sailing improves to 6.9/10, though the same light breeze that makes boating pleasant may leave sail power limited. Thursday stays mild and light-wind with 1.1 to 1.3 m waves. Friday turns wetter and breezier, with winds up to 14.2 knots and seas potentially reaching 1.7 m; calmer seas return Sunday and become notably smaller by Monday. Best bet: launch after dawn, use the late-morning tide-and-solunar overlap, and be back with plenty of daylight before the evening breeze wakes up.