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Wauna, OR Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

Today is a boater's and paddler's dream along the Wauna coast, but don't expect much from the surf. The water is virtually flat, with wave heights holding at zero meters all day—an extraordinary calm that makes this one of the most placid late-August afternoons you'll find. Boating scores a 9.4 out of 10, and kayaking lands at a 9.0, both reflecting that near-total absence of wind waves and swell. The representative breeze is a light 3 knots from the northwest, gusting to just 10, and the strongest gust forecast all day barely touches 12 knots near sunset. That's a far cry from the more typical breezes of recent days, like yesterday's 0.8-knot average that still delivered a 9.7 for kayaking. Today trades a touch of that glass for slightly higher pressure rising to 1018 hPa, which usually keeps conditions stable and predictable. The fishing score of 6.6 sits just below yesterday's 8.1, and the drop likely traces to the solunar timing. The major periods run late at 11:38 to 13:38 and then deep into the night, which means the best window for activity falls squarely in the midday hours. That matches the warming air—temperatures climb to 21°C by early afternoon—so the combination of rising barometer and midday solunar push could concentrate interest. Wildlife watchers also get a 6.6, down from yesterday's 8.5, but the morning minor period from 06:08 to 07:08 overlaps with dawn at 06:28, which is often a productive time despite the moderate score. Divers see a 7.6, down from the 8.1 that held steady for four straight days. With no measurable current or waves, subsurface conditions are about as calm as they get, though the lack of water temperature data leaves a question mark. The atmospheric visibility of 13.8 kilometers is good for surface conditions but says nothing about what you'll see below. Surfers get a score of 4.5, identical to every day since August 22, and that won't change until a swell arrives—none is forecast through at least September 2. Looking ahead, Thursday brings similar flat water and slightly cooler air, with peak wind around 10 knots. Friday introduces a 45% chance of rain and barely any breeze. Saturday through Monday look dry and light again, but by Tuesday the rain chance jumps to 66% with temperatures dropping to 15.7°C. If you want the calmest water and the best chance of a bite under a waxing gibbous moon, today's midday window is your best bet—and the lightest breeze you'll see for a while.