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Money Point, VA Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Today at Money Point, the water is your friend. If you have a paddle, a hook, or a mask, this is the best day of the week to use them. Boating, kayaking, and diving all score an 8.2 or higher, and fishing is close behind at 7.6. The shelf-stable high pressure building through the day keeps conditions calm and predictable. The real story is the south wind. It's barely a whisper at 3 knots this morning, and even the gusts stay below 9 knots until late afternoon. That means the water is flat—truly flat, with wave heights hovering near zero all day. The morning outgoing tide from the 3:58 AM low builds into a strong flood by mid-morning, which is the window for anyone wanting a gentle drift or easy sight-fishing along the shoreline. The afternoon ebb around 4 PM will pull water out again, and that's when the wildlife score of 8.2 makes sense: exposed shoreline edges and mudflats draw birds if you're patient. The water temperature anomaly stands at a notable 1.4°C above the long-term average, which pushes the surface temp into the upper 80s. That warmth is a plus for divers—no need for thick wetsuits today. The downside is the full moon. It's directly overhead during the early afternoon solunar major period from noon to 2 PM, and the high tide at 10:11 AM is already a solid 0.98 meters. Combined, those factors can create strong tidal currents, especially around the turn. For boaters, that means extra attention on the ebb around 4 PM, when the flow will be strongest. Compared to yesterday, when fishing was a 6.2, the uptick today comes from better timing—the solunar alignment is stronger, and the pressure is rising steadily. That rising barometer often quiets fish activity for a bit, but the midday major feeding period should overcome that. Yesterday's diving was also an 8.2, so consistency is the theme: the water remains clear and calm for anyone willing to get in. The late-day risk is subtle. That 16.5-knot gust at 6 PM comes out of nowhere on a day that's otherwise calm. It won't kick up real waves, but it'll ruffle the surface and make small craft handling less pleasant. Plan to be off the water by 5 PM if possible. Looking ahead, the next three days keep the low swell and minimal waves, but temperatures climb. Sunday pushes past 36°C, and by Tuesday the forecast shows 38°C—that's heat-index territory for anyone on the water. The windows get smaller as the heat builds, so today's calm, comfortable conditions are the gift you don't pass up. Best bet: Get out on the morning flood tide with a kayak and let the current do the work while the breeze barely ruffles your coffee.