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La Push, Quillayute River, WA Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

Today’s best bet is surfing and diving, both scoring a solid 7.4 out of 10, making them the clear winners for La Push. The surf is running a consistent 1.3-meter swell from the southwest at a period of just over 5 seconds, which is punchy enough to produce clean, shoulder-high lines—especially if you time it for the late afternoon when the representative swell height nudges its calmest around 1.26 meters near 5 PM. The moderate WNW breeze, gusting to 10 knots, will add texture but shouldn’t blow the faces out entirely. Diving conditions are equally promising, with water temperatures sitting at 14.5°C—about 1.2 degrees warmer than the long-term average for this date—and mild winds through the day. Just keep in mind that atmospheric visibility is around 12 kilometers, which isn’t a direct read on underwater clarity; the scoring accounts for that, but don’t expect crystal-clear depths from this coastal stretch. For anglers, fishing earn a 6.7, a step down from yesterday’s standout 8.2. The solunar minor period this morning from 6:13 to 7:13 aligns with the early rain window, which could concentrate any feeding activity, but the rising barometer at 1019 hPa and a high moon illumination of 98% favor a more cautious bite. Wildlife viewing lands a 7.2, helped by the waxing gibbous moon and moderate winds, so keeping an eye on the shoreline during tidal shifts might reward you with seabird or mammal activity—just don’t infer fish presence from the elevated chlorophyll reading of 3.72 mg/m³, which is high but tied to plankton, not specific species. Boating and kayaking both hover below 6, with the boating score at 5.7 and kayaking at 5.1. The ocean current is pushing northwest at a brisk 1.6 meters per second, and the wave height sits over a meter all day. That combination makes for a lumpy, energy-sapping paddle, especially if you’re in a smaller craft. The morning rain window from 6 to 8 AM will add a damp chill before skies partially clear. Looking ahead, Thursday and Friday will see a slight drop in wave heights to 0.9–1.3 meters, with lighter peak winds around 5-7 knots, which should improve conditions for small boats and kayaks. By the weekend, the ocean settles further, but a significant change arrives early next week: waves build to 1.5–2.8 meters by Tuesday, and rain chances spike, signaling a return to active coastal weather. For today, get in the water before the afternoon breeze picks up—the tide won’t wait, but the wind might.