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Seadrift, TX Daily Water Report — September 2, 2026

If you're looking to set sail, today's conditions are practically begging you to hoist the sails. With a stellar sailing score of 9.2 out of 10, the steady SSW winds at 13 knots, gusting to 19, make for an exhilarating day on the water. This is a notable leap from yesterday's more moderate sailing conditions with only 5.6 out of 10. Boaters will also find favorable conditions with a solid 6.8 out of 10, thanks to the stable barometric pressure and minimal cloud cover. For anglers, it's a decent day with a fishing score holding steady at 6.4 out of 10. The solunar major periods around dawn and late afternoon might offer the best opportunities, particularly as the tide shifts from a high at 12:23 to a low at 21:09. However, the wind might demand a bit of strategic casting. Surfers and kayakers might want to temper their expectations. Surfing scores a 4.6 out of 10, with modest waves peaking at 0.5 meters and short periods of 3.3 seconds. Kayakers face similar challenges with a 4.8 out of 10, as the wind and current could make for a choppy paddle. Divers can enjoy a reasonably good day with a 7.7 out of 10, aided by calm wind and wave conditions. The water temperature is a warm 30.1°C, which should make for a comfortable dive despite the lack of cloud cover. Wildlife watchers might find the day less thrilling with a middling score of 5.4 out of 10, as the wind could scatter some of the more visible critters. Looking ahead, the next few days maintain a similar pattern with moderate winds and minimal chances of rain, making today a prime choice for sailing. If you're after the perfect slice of water action, unfurl those sails and enjoy the ride!

Report date
September 2, 2026
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Time basis
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WINDOW IS OPEN

How the water looked at Seadrift, TX

The conditions record includes 29 °C air temperature, 13.3 knot wind, gusts to 19 knots, and 1013.9 hPa pressure.

Ocean: NOAA CoastWatch; Tides: NOAA; Marine: Open-Meteo marine forecast; Weather: Open-Meteo forecast and current conditions

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