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La Push, Quillayute River, WA Daily Water Report — October 5, 2026

La Push gets a qualified green light today: a solid day for fishing, boating, kayaking and diving by the supplied scores, but not a day to mistake light wind for flat water. The ocean is carrying a steady 1.3–1.4 m wave field, mainly a west swell around 1.26 m at 7.7 seconds, while north wind stays gentle at roughly 4 knots. That combination keeps the surface from getting too ragged, but the swell still deserves full attention at launches, bars, shore entries and any exposed shoreline. The best all-around window is the morning high-tide push, especially around the 8:14–10:14 AM solunar major period and the 9:37 AM high of 2.09 m. Fishing rates 7.7/10, helped by the tide timing, rising pressure and modest wind under the scoring model. Boating and kayaking both land at 7.2/10, while diving reaches 7.5/10; those are favorable planning signals, not safety clearances. The evening has another useful overlap: the 8:51 PM high tide arrives during the 8:14–10:14 PM major period, though it will be after sunset at 6:53 PM and well into dusk. Bring the lighting and judgment that an after-dark tide demands. The tradeoff is visibility above water, forecast at only 0.2 km beneath complete cloud cover. That is atmospheric visibility, not a read on underwater clarity, but it is plenty reason to slow down on the water and keep navigation conservative. Air temperatures run about 9.7–16.2 C, marine SST is 13.6 C, and the pressure is rising near 1021 hPa. The ocean is also warmer than its average by 2.1 C, though it remains cold-water territory in practical terms. Compared with October 4, fishing improves from 7.4 to 7.7, while boating and kayaking ease slightly from 7.5 and 7.6. Sailing improves to 5.4/10, but the light breeze is more useful for a quiet ride than a spirited sail. Tuesday stays comparatively manageable with 1.2–1.4 m waves, then seas build Wednesday and Thursday, with Thursday potentially reaching 3.4 m. Best bet: fish the morning high-tide solunar window, then let the west swell—not the gentle wind—set your limits.