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St Helens, OR Daily Water Report — August 25, 2026
Today at St Helens, OR, the water is practically begging for a day of boating or kayaking. With a stellar boating score of 9.4/10 and kayaking close behind at 9/10, the conditions are about as good as they get. The wind is a gentle breeze at 3 knots, gusting occasionally to 5, and the sea is utterly flat with wave heights at a steady 0m. The air temperature is a comfortable 20.2°C, making it a perfect day to enjoy the calm waters. Fishing enthusiasts might find today a bit challenging with a score of 6.7/10. The solunar periods suggest the best times to cast your line are between 10:02 and 12:02, and again from 22:02 to midnight. While the tide is low at 11:38, it might be worth timing your efforts around these windows for better luck. Surfers and sailors, on the other hand, might want to look elsewhere for excitement. With surfing at a low 4.5/10 and sailing at 5.7/10, the flat conditions don’t provide much in the way of thrills. For divers, the score holds steady at 7.6/10, similar to recent days, thanks to the calm surface and lack of wind-driven disturbance. Looking ahead, the weather remains dry and calm through the week, with temperatures dipping slightly but staying pleasant. Winds will continue to be mild, peaking at just over 9 knots, ensuring continued great conditions for those on the water. If you're planning a day out, kayaking is your best bet today. Paddle your way through the serene waters and soak up the sun, knowing it's as calm as it gets out there.
- Report date
- August 25, 2026
- Report status
- Permanent PM Brain report
- Time basis
- Live
- Top activity
- WINDOW IS OPEN
How the water looked at St Helens, OR
The conditions record includes 20.2 °C air temperature, 3.2 knot wind, gusts to 4.7 knots, and 1013.2 hPa pressure.
Ocean: NOAA CoastWatch; Tides: NOAA; Marine: Open-Meteo marine forecast; Weather: Open-Meteo forecast and current conditions
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