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Wauna, OR Daily Water Report — October 7, 2026

Wauna gets a clear green light for low-wind water time today, with boating the standout at 8.3/10 and wildlife close behind at 8.2. The marine forecast is essentially flat: 0 m waves, swell, and wind waves through the day, while west wind stays light at a representative 4 knots. That is excellent news for boaters, paddlers, and divers looking for a manageable surface—but it is not a substitute for normal cold-water preparation in 14.5 C water. The most useful daytime window runs from the morning low tide at 7:27 AM through the 12:58 PM high, especially around the 9:50-11:50 AM solunar major period. Fishing rates 6.6/10, a respectable but softer result than yesterday’s 7.8, with stable pressure near 1017 hPa and light wind helping the case. Wildlife’s stronger score benefits from the same quiet wind and the low-tide timing; the 7:27 AM low is the day’s best shoreline-exploration marker, with dawn beginning at 6:49 AM. For paddlers, the 7.6/10 score reflects nearly ideal surface conditions and no rain indicated, though the tide cycle still deserves more respect than the glassy forecast may suggest. Diving earns 7.8/10, supported by calm water and the available 14.5 C SST, which is 1.6 C above average. Atmospheric visibility is forecast near 20 km under clear skies, but that says nothing definite about underwater visibility. Sailing is a modest 6.6/10: smooth water is plentiful, wind power is not. Expect only light west breeze, with the strongest gusts reaching 10.5 knots around 6 PM. Compared with the recent run, boating remains near its strong recent form, while fishing has slipped from yesterday’s better mark. Water is also a little cooler than yesterday’s 15.2 C, though still warmer than the listed average. Thursday stays dry but becomes breezier, with peak wind near 9 knots. Friday brings the notable change: a 82% rain chance and peak wind around 14 knots. Saturday looks lighter again, though rain remains possible. Best bet: launch or paddle after the morning low and use the late-morning major period before the midday high turns the day’s calm into a reason to linger.