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Port Angeles, WA Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Port Angeles gets a clear green light for most scored water time today, with boating the standout at 8.6/10 and sailing close behind at 8.2/10. This is a notably gentle marine setup: waves run just 0.1–0.3 m through the day, with a representative 0.22 m at 5.8 seconds, light WNW wind around 7 knots, and no rain indicated. That is civilized water by October standards—not a safety guarantee, but a very workable platform for a careful crew. The best all-around window is from dawn through late morning, especially around the 7:13–9:13 AM solunar major period. Winds are light, the pressure is steady near 1017 hPa, and the morning arrives dry with good atmospheric visibility around 15 km. Anglers have a 7.4/10 forecast, helped by the solunar timing, tide state, steady pressure and manageable wind. The afternoon high tide at 1:34 PM reaches 1.99 m, followed by an unusually small dip to 1.88 m at 4:28 PM before another 1.94 m high at 7:07 PM; in other words, expect little dramatic tidal reset late in the day. Kayaking rates 7.4/10 and diving 8.1/10, both benefiting from the small waves and light wind. The tradeoff is temperature: marine SST is 13.5 C, despite running 3.2 C above average, so cold-water preparation remains part of the plan. Atmospheric visibility is favorable, but it is not a measure of underwater visibility. A 0.25 m/s current toward 259 degrees also deserves respect from paddlers and divers. Compared with the recent run, boating remains strong but is a touch below yesterday’s 8.8/10; sailing improves sharply from yesterday’s 6.1/10 as the wind-and-wave balance becomes more cooperative. Kayaking is less favorable than the exceptionally calm 8.8/10 setup on October 2, though still solid. Monday brings more breeze and 0.3–0.5 m waves. Tuesday looks quieter again, while Friday is the rougher-looking stretch with 0.4–0.7 m waves. Best bet: launch early, use the calm morning and 7:13–9:13 AM major period, and be off the water before the evening gusts build.