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Cape Disappointment, WA Daily Water Report — October 7, 2026

A generally good day for powered boating and sailing, with a clear edge to late morning; paddlers should be choosier, because the ocean is not handing out free smooth-water coupons. The most workable stretch runs from midmorning through early afternoon. The 11:30 AM high tide arrives near the day’s calmest forecast seas, around 1.28 m near 11 AM, while the prevailing northerly wind is relatively manageable before its afternoon push. Representative conditions call for 7 knots from the north, but gusts build to a day-high 18.9 knots around 4 PM. That makes the morning-to-noon window the sensible time for sailing, rated 7.5/10, and boating at 6.9/10. Waves remain substantial enough to deserve full attention: 1.3–1.7 m overall, with a 1.16 m swell at about 10 seconds from 292 degrees plus shorter 0.66 m wind waves. Fishing rates a respectable 6.7/10, supported by stable pressure near 1018 hPa, light-to-moderate wind early, and a useful solunar major period from 9:53 to 11:53 AM. The high tide falls inside that window, which is tidy timing even if it is not a guarantee. A second major period runs 9:53–11:53 PM around the 11:26 PM high, though darkness, cool water, and offshore conditions narrow the practical audience. Diving scores 7.2/10, better than yesterday’s 6.9, but the 14.8 C sea surface temperature and persistent swell argue for conservative site selection and exposure protection. The reported 12.8 km atmospheric visibility is encouraging for travel, not a measure of underwater visibility. Kayaking is only 5.6/10: the current is modest at 0.25 m/s, but the wave field and afternoon gusts are the limiting combination. Wildlife viewing scores 7/10, with the 5:16 PM low tide offering a timing option, though it coincides with the stronger wind period. Compared with recent CatchWindow scores, sailing improves from yesterday, while fishing, boating, kayaking, and wildlife all ease back. Thursday stays similar offshore; Friday and Saturday look rougher and wetter. Sunday moderates, and Monday currently looks like the quietest marine prospect, with 1.1–1.2 m waves and light wind. Best bet: launch early enough to use the late-morning high tide and the day’s lowest seas before the afternoon northerly starts putting elbows on the water.