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Bremerton, WA Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

Today is a superb day to be on the water, provided you choose your craft wisely. The standout verdict is a 9.1 out of 10 for boating and an 8.5 for kayaking, both reflecting the exceptionally calm conditions that have settled over the central Sound. The representative wind is a light 5 knots from the east-southeast, gusting only to 6, and the wave height registers at a flat zero for the entire day. That is not a typo—no measurable swell, no wind waves, just a sheet of glass anticipated from dawn through dusk. For anyone planning to motor, paddle, or drift, this is as good as it gets. The tradeoff, and it is a notable one, comes for the sailing crowd, who sees a score of 6.6. While the conditions are placid, they are almost too placid for a satisfying sail without auxiliary power. The wind range today spans from a whisper of 1.0 knots up to 12.4 knots late in the afternoon, with the strongest gust predicted near 16:00 at 19.6 knots, but the early and middle windows will test your patience. Surfing remains a low 4.5, and with zero wave height, there is simply nothing to ride—leave the board on the rack. Divers, however, should take note of the 8.0 score, boosted by the flat water, a water temperature of 15.6 C, and visibility of 19.2 kilometers in the air (remember, that is atmospheric, not underwater, but it signals stable conditions). The water temperature is a remarkable 4.2 degrees above the historical average for this date, which is a notable anomaly that should extend comfortable bottom times. Comparing with recent history, yesterday (August 26) offered a slightly higher boating score at 9.5 and a kayaking score of 9.2, but also featured a stronger 2.5-knot wind. Today’s near-calm is a marginal step down in scoring but a real improvement in feel. Fishing sits at 6.6, slightly below yesterday’s 8.1, as the solunar major period from 11:35 to 13:35 offers a decent window, though the high pressure and rising barometer at 1018 hPa can make fish less aggressive than during a falling trend. Looking ahead, the next few days maintain the same flat wave profile but bring shifting winds. Friday sees peak wind around 7 knots with a low 12% rain chance, while Saturday introduces a 63% chance of precipitation and slightly cooler air. Sunday through Tuesday hold mostly dry with calmer winds, though Tuesday’s forecast of 71% rain and a peak gust of 12 knots bears watching. For today, the best bet is to launch early, soak up the glassy morning, and have the lines in the water by the late-morning solunar window for the best chance at a bent rod.