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Skamokawa, WA Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Skamokawa gets a strong all-around water verdict today: exceptionally flat water and light winds make this one of the easier days to launch, paddle, motor, or get in the water—provided you still treat the tide and October water temperature with respect. Boating leads the board at 7.8/10, with diving close behind at 7.9 and kayaking at 7.5. Forecast waves, swell, and wind waves are all 0 m, while winds range from nearly calm to 6.5 knots. That is a rare invitation to keep the plan simple. The tradeoff is that the breeze is expected to freshen later, with the day’s strongest gusts near 10.7 knots around 6 PM, so the quieter part of the day is the better time for small craft and surface work. For anglers, the 7.3/10 fishing outlook has its best alignment around the morning solunar major period, 7:13–9:13 AM, as the tide rises toward the 10:01 AM high of 1.56 m. A second useful window runs 7:13–9:13 PM, overlapping the evening rise toward the 8:57 PM high of 1.90 m. Pressure is rising near 1016 hPa, and no rain is indicated, both helpful pieces of a generally settled setup. The 3:28 PM low of 0.73 m is also relevant for shoreline explorers and wildlife watchers; the wildlife score is 7.1/10, though that score reflects timing, low-tide proximity, and wind rather than any guarantee of sightings. Water temperature is 15.3 C, about 2.3 C above average, but it remains cold-water territory for immersion. Diving’s high score reflects the light wind, flat sea state, available clarity inputs, and temperature—not a promise of underwater visibility. Atmospheric visibility is forecast near 12.2 km, with mostly cloudy skies and a mild 11–22 C air-temperature spread. Compared with the last week, today is a touch less favorable for boating and kayaking than the very calm recent highs, but fishing improves from yesterday’s 6/10 and diving holds steady at 7.9. The next several days stay remarkably flat, dry, and lightly winded, with warmer afternoons through Thursday before cooler weather returns late week. Best bet: launch early, fish the rising morning tide, and be off the water before the evening breeze gets ideas.