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Cape Disappointment, WA Daily Water Report — September 1, 2026

Today at Cape Disappointment, the water offers a mixed bag depending on your activity of choice. Sailing enthusiasts will find their groove with a strong score of 8.6/10. The consistent SSW winds gusting up to 26 knots should fill your sails nicely, though you'll need to keep an eye on those gusts later in the evening. Surfers, while not scoring as high as yesterday's 7.8, still have a solid 7.4/10. Expect manageable waves peaking at 1.3 meters with a swell coming in from 282 degrees. The best surf window hovers around mid-morning when the waves are at their calmest. Fishing is also looking promising with a 7.9/10. Solunar periods around dawn and dusk, paired with stable barometric pressure, suggest good opportunities to reel in a catch. Divers, too, can enjoy a favorable 7.8/10, thanks to decent water clarity and a pleasant sea temperature of 16.4°C. However, the high chlorophyll levels indicate possible reduced underwater visibility, so plan dives accordingly. Boaters and kayakers, however, might want to reconsider their plans. With scores of 5.3/10 and 4.2/10 respectively, the combination of wind, waves, and ocean currents make for a choppy experience. Wildlife watchers can expect a moderate score of 6.4/10, with wind conditions being the primary factor keeping this score from soaring. As we look ahead, the weather takes a soggy turn with rain expected tomorrow and through the weekend, along with increasing wave heights. By September 5th, conditions should settle down, giving way to calmer seas and clearer skies. For today, the best bet is to hoist those sails and ride the breeze before the weather shifts.