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Conimicut Light, RI Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Get out there today. This is a near-perfect late-summer morning for almost everything that doesn't require a breaking wave. The main draw is the wind: it's barely breathing out of the south-southwest at a representative 3 knots, gusting only to 5, and the entire day stays light, with the strongest gusts not arriving until late evening. That means the water is flat—waves are running a consistent 0.2 meters, and the calmest moment near 4 a.m. bottomed out at 0.18 meters. For paddlers and boaters, this is about as easy as it gets, and the scores reflect it: kayaking lands a 8.7, boating an 8.5. If you're taking a small craft out, the outgoing tide this afternoon around low water at 14:14 could introduce a slight current, but with the ocean current measuring just 0.2 meters per second due east, it's negligible. Divers should take note of the water temperature, which is running 21.1 degrees Celsius at the surface, a solid 1.8 degrees above the long-term average. That's comfortable for extended bottom time without a thick wetsuit. The visibility from the surface is listed at 14.4 kilometers, but remember that's atmospheric—underwater clarity is a different story and isn't directly measured here. Still, the diving score of 8.4 matches the same excellent rating we've seen consistently since August 22nd, suggesting conditions are holding steady. The wildlife score is the standout at 9.2, and it's reasonable to think the full moon, which rose at 19:32 last night and sets at 06:25 this morning, has something to do with it. A full moon aligns with solunar minor and major periods this afternoon, and the midday low tide at 14:14 opens up shoreline exposure during the warmest part of the day. If you're after a spectacle, the early afternoon window from about 11:48 to 13:48 is the minor peak, though the major period from 23:48 to 1:48 overnight is even more pronounced. Fishing at 7.4 is a step up from yesterday's 6.8 and the best score since August 26th's 7.1. That's a solid moderate score, driven by the stable pressure at 1017 hPa, light wind, and solunar timing. Don't expect a banner day, but the midday incoming tide before low water should produce a decent bite. Surfing at 4.5 is a non-starter—the wave period is under 5 seconds and the swell is minimal, which is typical for a flat August day. Looking ahead, Friday keeps the same calm pattern with waves staying under 0.2 meters and no precipitation. Saturday brings slightly more wind, peaking around 11 knots, and a small chance of rain by Sunday. By Monday and Tuesday, the precipitation odds climb to 41% and 42%, and the wind picks up to around 11 knots, though wave heights only nudge up to 0.4 meters. If you want glass, today and tomorrow are your windows. The full moon rising over calm water at sunset is the kind of evening that makes you forget why you ever owned a television.