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USS Lexington, Corpus Christi Bay, TX Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

A workable but breezy water day: sailing gets the clearest green light, while boaters, anglers, divers, and paddlers should choose their timing and keep the chop in the decision. The NNE wind is running around 11 knots, with a 10–15 knot daily range and gust potential well above that overnight; paired with 0.8–1.1 m waves, it is enough texture to make exposed water feel busier than the cloud-covered sky suggests. The best general window is midafternoon, when waves are forecast to reach their daily minimum near 0.78 m around 4 PM. That is the friendlier slot for small-boat handling and paddling, though kayaking remains only a 5.8/10 proposition because wind, waves, and current all get a vote. Boating rates 6.8/10, down from 7.9 yesterday and 8.1 on Friday, while sailing holds a strong 8/10: enough breeze to work with, but gust spread and short-period wind waves mean it is not a day to confuse “good sailing” with “automatic comfort.” Fishing scores 6.9/10, aided by rising pressure near 1015 hPa and the morning solunar major period from 7:25 to 9:25 AM. That overlaps the 8:12 AM high tide, making it the day’s most purposeful fishing window. A second major period runs 7:25–9:25 PM, shortly before the 9:44 PM low, but it arrives after sunset at 7:15 PM; shoreline plans should account for fading light. The 45% illuminated last-quarter moon sets at 3:35 PM. Diving remains a respectable 7.4/10, unchanged from yesterday, with warm 29.6 C marine surface water and manageable rather than flat seas. Atmospheric visibility is forecast near 15.9 km, but that is not a read on underwater visibility. Wildlife also scores 7.2/10, with the evening low-tide approach worth watching from shore. The next few days look progressively smoother through Tuesday and Wednesday, when waves are forecast around 0.6–0.9 m, before a rougher, wetter turn develops Thursday and especially Friday. Best bet: fish the morning high-tide/solunar overlap, then let the afternoon’s relative lull handle the rest of your water plans.