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Enbridge, Ingleside, TX Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

This is a solid day for getting out on the water, with the most decisive verdict going to boaters. The representative wind is a gentle 6 knots from the south, gusting only to 6, which is noticeably calmer than several recent days—no repeat of the 12-knot afternoons on the 22nd and 25th. The window from mid-morning through early afternoon offers the calmest seas, with wave heights bottoming out around 0.26 meters near 13:00. That’s essentially flat by coastal standards, driven by a weak, 2.7-second swell from the southeast and barely a ripple in the wind waves. The high tide at 17:01 will push water back into the shallows, but the real action for anglers and wildlife watchers centers on the solunar minor period from 07:03 to 08:03, aligned with dawn and a rising barometer at 1016 hPa. The fishing score of 6.6 reflects moderate potential—decent pressure and solid timing, but the rising pressure and low cloud cover (2%) don’t scream feeding frenzy the way the 7.9 and 7.8 scores from the 26th and 22nd did. The early morning minor period is your best bet; by midday the full moon overhead during the 12:33–14:33 major period might stir some activity, though the brighter daylight works against it. Divers will find the water temperature warm at 30.3°C, just shy of the blistering 31.2°C measured on the 22nd, but still plenty comfortable. The 0.26-meter waves and near-zero wind chop make for excellent subsurface conditions—visibility from the surface won’t be an issue. The diving score of 7.9 ties the best mark from the past week, and with no rain clouds on the horizon, the window holds all day. Kayakers and sailors share the same easy conditions, though sailors should note this is a step down from the 9.1 and 9.2 scores of recent days; those were driven by stronger, steadier breeze. Today’s 7.1 sailing score reflects the light air—fine for a leisurely cruise, but not planing conditions. One tradeoff: the heat. Air temperature climbs to a representative 33.4°C with a feels-like of 39.8°C. Hydrate early and often. The surf score of 4.5 is the lowest in this string of reports, with no energy in the water—skip the board. Looking ahead, winds pick up Saturday through Tuesday, climbing to a peak gust near 15 knots by the 31st, and small waves build to 0.4–0.6 meters. That will boost sailing and likely push boating scores down a notch. Today’s the calm before a breezier stretch. Best bet: Catch the dawn minor period with a rising tide and flat water for your most productive hour of the day.