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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
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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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