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Aransas, Aransas Pass, TX Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Boating is the clear winner today, and there’s plenty of room for kayakers and divers too. The sustained southeast breeze around 6 knots keeps the bay surface lively without turning unpleasant, and with wave heights holding at just 0.3m through midday—that’s the calmest stretch of the day—powerboaters and sailors alike get a stable, predictable platform. Those representative wind readings are right in the sweet spot for a comfortable run offshore or across the flats, though do note the afternoon gusts could touch 17 knots near 7 PM as the sea breeze tightens. That’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s worth trimming your schedule if you’re towing a skiff or running a smaller center console. For divers, the score matches yesterday’s 7.6, and the water temperature sits at a balmy 30.2°C. Visibility from the surface checks in at over 31 km atmospherically, though underwater clarity near jetty areas or passes will depend on the low tidal exchange—most of the day sees minimal vertical movement, with the only real drop at 0.15m near 10 PM. That late low should concentrate any structure-scouring current into a manageable window. Surfing remains a tough sell at 4.5 given the short-period wind swell of 2.7 seconds and negligible wave height. Fishing scores a respectable 6.6, down a tick from earlier in the week, but the solunar picture offers some redemption. The full moon overhead means peak activity windows around moonrise at 7:39 PM and again during the early afternoon major period from 12:31 to 2:31. Those coincide with incoming tides, which could stir up some action around the deeper troughs and channel edges. The pressure has been rising steadily through the day, now at 1017 hPa, which often accompanies a post-frontal settling pattern—fish may turn slightly more cautious, but the gentler wind compared to recent 10-knot days (as seen on the 25th and 26th) should make boat positioning easier. Looking ahead, Saturday starts with similar calm seas, but by Sunday the afternoon wind ramps toward 15 knots, and the wave heights climb into the 0.4-0.6m range through the start of next week. Conditions will stay fishable and boatable, but that window of low-wind comfort closes by Monday. If you’ve got a tank or a tiller, the late morning low-tide slack is your best-bet moment before the seabreeze kicks in.