CatchWindow fishing intelligence

Wauna, OR Daily Water Report — October 8, 2026

Wauna gets a qualified green light today: boating is the strongest fit at 7.1/10, with diving also notably favorable at 7.7/10. The water forecast is flat—0 m waves, swell, and wind waves—so the main limiter is not sea state but a building afternoon breeze, cool water, and a gray, damp-feeling sky. The cleanest all-purpose window is early, after dawn at 6:51 AM and through the 8:08 AM low tide, while winds sit near the day’s light end. A second useful stretch runs around the 1:37 PM high tide before the WNW wind gains more authority later in the day. Winds range from 1.1 to 8.8 knots, but gusts are expected to reach 18.1 knots around 7 PM; that is enough to make an otherwise glassy-looking plan feel less relaxed on exposed water. No rain is indicated, though cloud cover is complete and the 13.7 C representative air temperature will feel closer to 12.4 C. For anglers, the 6.4/10 score points to decent rather than exceptional conditions. The 10:36 AM–12:36 PM solunar major period overlaps the approach to the afternoon high, while the 5:06–6:06 AM minor period arrives before dawn. Falling pressure near 1014 hPa is a tradeoff, and the later wind is another reason to favor the morning. Kayaking rates 6.6/10 and sailing 6.1/10: both have flat water to work with, but sailing has limited wind early and a gustier finish. Diving’s 7.7/10 benefits from the calm marine outlook and 14.3 C water, though atmospheric visibility of 14.8 km is not an underwater-visibility reading. Wildlife scores 8.4/10, with the low-tide timing and light early wind supporting the model’s outlook. Compared with the recent CatchWindow history, boating and kayaking are down from the notably lighter-wind run, while diving remains near its recent strong range. The water is also warmer than average by 1.5 C. Friday looks breezier and carries a 46% rain chance; Saturday through Monday trend lighter and dry, with flat marine forecasts continuing. Best bet: launch early, enjoy the flat water before the evening gusts start throwing their weight around.