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Longview, WA Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Longview gets a clear green light for boating and a very workable day for paddling and fishing, with one catch: the water may be flat, but the tide still has a vote. Boating leads the board at 8.3/10, kayaking follows at 7.5, and fishing rates 7.3. These are favorable conditions, not a substitute for local judgment, gear, or tide awareness. The weather is doing its best impression of an easy October day: dry, cloud-free, and light-wind, with a representative west wind near 4 knots and gusts generally modest. Marine guidance shows zero wave height, swell, and wind waves through the day. That makes for unusually smooth travel conditions, especially in the morning and early afternoon, while the stable 1016 hPa pressure adds little weather drama. Air temperatures climb from about 11°C early to 25°C later, so the cool launch can turn into a warm return. For anglers, the strongest timing overlaps the morning solunar major period from 7:10 to 9:10 AM, shortly after the 6:24 AM low tide of -0.55 m and during the rise toward the 11:17 AM high. The evening major period, 7:10 to 9:10 PM, is another worthwhile option as the tide builds toward the 10:23 PM high. The afternoon low of -0.23 m arrives at 5:06 PM, a useful timing marker for shoreline explorers and wildlife watchers; wildlife scores 7.1/10, helped by low-tide proximity and light wind. Sailing is decent rather than thrilling at 6.7/10. The same light breeze that makes boating pleasant leaves limited power for a satisfying sail, and gusts are expected to top out near 8.2 knots around 7 PM. Diving is not rated because usable water-temperature and clarity inputs are unavailable; the 16.2 km atmospheric visibility figure does not describe underwater visibility. Compared with the reconstructed recent scores, boating is just shy of the 8.4 marks on October 2–3, while fishing improves notably from yesterday’s 6.0. Kayaking is a touch below the recent 7.7–7.8 range but remains solid. The next several days stay dry and flat-water on the marine forecast, with peak winds mostly 7–9 knots before a cooler October 10. Best bet: launch after dawn, fish the rising morning tide, and enjoy the kind of glassy water that makes even a thermos feel overqualified.