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Seadrift, TX Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Boating owns today. An 8.6 score is the highest mark we’ve seen in the past week, and the data backs it up—light southerly winds around 7 knots with no meaningful gust structure, a calm sea at 0.18 meters on a 3-second period, and zero precipitation risk. The water temperature is pushing 31°C, and the barometer is rising slowly from 1014 to 1017 hPa, which typically locks in stability. If you’ve got a boat in the water, this morning’s outgoing tide—low at 7:12 AM—creates a clean ebb push that will help you clear the shallows without fuss. The wind stays below 12 knots all day, and the calmest wave heights, down to 0.16 meters, settle in around 3 PM. For anglers, the 7.3 fishing score is a strong improvement over yesterday’s 6.1 and comparable to the 7.9 we saw on August 26. The solunar calendar points to a major period at 12:30–2:30 PM and a minor feed window at 7:00–8:00 AM that overlaps with the low tide. The full moon tonight (100 percent illumination, rising at 7:39 PM) suggests evening activity could be solid, though you’ll want to plan around the high tide at 8:29 PM rather than chasing the incoming. Divers get a 7.6, identical to yesterday’s score and consistent with a stretch of readings between 7.6 and 7.8 over the last five days. Visibility is reported at 29 kilometers through the atmosphere, though that number is a red herring for underwater conditions—CoastWatch did not provide water clarity data, so take that component with a grain of salt. The marine SST is 30.7°C, which is comfortable for long exposure, and waves at depth are essentially nonexistent. Paddlers and kayakers will find the 7.4 score appealing, but don’t confuse this with glass-calm conditions. The wind will build slightly through the afternoon, and though the representative value is only 7 knots, the day’s range tops out near 12 knots around 6 PM with a gust hitting 14.4 knots. Morning is your window. Surfers will look elsewhere—the 4.5 score reflects a swell of 0.16 meters at a 2.5-second period from 166 degrees, which is too short and weak to produce ridable waves. Wildlife observation earns a 6.5, supported by the low-tide exposure this morning but held back by the wind picking up midday. Looking ahead, Friday holds similar conditions with waves staying under 0.3 meters and a slight uptick in wind to 12 knots. Saturday introduces a 14 percent rain chance, and by Monday the wind jumps to nearly 16 knots, which will likely push the boating and paddling scores down. Take today’s window seriously—it’s the most forgiving stretch of sea state we’ve seen since the sailing peak on August 22. The tide will do the work for you, the sun will do the rest, and the water is waiting.