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Matagorda City, TX Daily Water Report — October 7, 2026

Matagorda City gets a clear go for boating today, with a notably manageable sea state and light north wind—but keep the afternoon gusts in the plan rather than in the rearview mirror. Boating leads the board at 8.8/10, while sailing and kayaking both rate 7.6/10. Waves hold a modest 0.4 to 0.5 m, with the calmest 0.4 m near 4 AM, and the short 0.4 m swell at 3.6 seconds means this is more small chop than long, rolling energy. The best all-around window is early through late morning, after dawn at 6:56 AM and before the wind builds toward its 15:00 gust peak of 16.9 knots. Representative wind is 7 knots from the north, but the day’s sustained range reaches 12.9 knots, so paddlers especially should treat the later afternoon as a more workmanlike outing. The 0.14 m/s current toward 225 degrees is not a dramatic number, but it still belongs in route planning, particularly for longer paddle legs and return crossings. Fishing is a respectable 6.5/10, essentially steady with the last several days. The 9:58 AM–11:58 AM solunar major period is the cleaner daylight option, with another major period from 9:58 PM to 11:58 PM. Tides are exceptionally small—just 0.22 to 0.30 m across the day—so do not expect much tidal push to do the scheduling for you. Pressure is rising from a low near 1010.9 hPa toward 1014.3 hPa, and dry, nearly cloudless weather should make for a pleasant surface day; the reported 23.6 km visibility is atmospheric visibility, not a read on underwater clarity. Compared with recent CatchWindow history, boating improves from 8.6 yesterday and is the strongest boating score in the supplied week. Sailing also edges up from yesterday, while kayaking improves from 7.2. Diving is not scored today because usable clarity information is unavailable, despite the warm 28.6 C marine sea-surface temperature. Thursday through Saturday look a little lumpier, with waves rising to 0.5–0.8 m, before Sunday offers the quietest-looking marine forecast at 0.2–0.5 m. Best bet: launch early, enjoy the small water before noon, and let the afternoon north gusts have the last word.