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Wauna, OR Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Wauna gets an emphatic go for small craft and water time today: boating leads the board at 8.2/10, with diving at 7.9, and the near-flat marine forecast removes the usual argument with the water. Waves, swell, and wind waves are all forecast at 0 m, while north wind stays light through most of the day, generally under 6.1 knots. That is excellent operating weather, not a waiver on judgment—tides still move plenty of water, and the evening gust peak reaches 12.2 knots around 7 PM. The cleanest all-around window is the morning rise, particularly from dawn through the 10:18 AM high tide. It overlaps the 7:13–9:13 AM solunar major period, arrives with light wind, and offers daylight without the day’s warmer afternoon air. Fishing rates 7.3/10, helped by that timing, the rising 1016 hPa pressure, gentle wind, and tide progression. A second worthwhile fishing and shoreline-exploring stretch develops around the 3:50 PM low, with the 1:43–2:43 PM minor period leading into it; just remember that low water is a timing tool, not an invitation to get stranded by the return. Kayaking also scores 7.3/10 and sailing 7/10. Paddlers should enjoy the lack of chop, but should plan around the tide rather than treating flat water as slack water. Sailors get smooth water and clear skies, though the light breeze may make this more of a patience exercise than a proper sail. Diving conditions score 7.9/10, supported by calm seas, light wind, and a 15.3 C sea-surface temperature—2.3 C above average—but no underwater-visibility reading is available. The reported 13.1 km visibility is atmospheric only. Compared with the recent CatchWindow run, boating and diving hold steady at yesterday’s strong marks, while fishing improves from 6/10. Water is cooler than yesterday’s 16.7 C but remains warmer than the listed average. No rain is indicated, and the day warms from 11.4 C to 23 C under minimal cloud. The next several days stay remarkably flat-water friendly, with 0 m waves forecast through October 10. Monday is breezier, then Tuesday through Thursday look lighter and warmer before cooler weather returns late week. Best bet: launch early, work the morning flood through the 10:18 AM high, and be off the water before the evening gusts decide to add personality.