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Tacoma, WA Daily Water Report — October 7, 2026

Tacoma gets a clear green light for getting afloat, with boating the standout at 8.1/10 and a notably flat marine forecast doing most of the heavy lifting. Waves, swell and wind waves are all forecast at 0 m, while the representative NNE wind is just 5 knots. That is excellent water for a boat ride, a steady paddle, or a dive plan built around local site knowledge—not a promise that every launch, current line, or shoreline is benign. The best daylight stretch is likely after the 8:56 AM low tide, when the water begins filling toward the day’s 3.61 m high at 3:57 PM. Winds remain light overall, although the day’s strongest gust, 14.6 knots, is forecast around 7:00 AM; early starters should allow for that brief bit of attitude before calling the morning glassy. Kayaking rates 7.3/10 and diving 7.6/10, supported by the calm surface and dry forecast. Air temperatures rise from 12.5 C to 19.1 C, so the afternoon will feel friendlier than the dawn patrol. Atmospheric visibility is forecast near 15.9 km under clear skies, useful for navigation and horizon checks, but it says nothing about underwater visibility. Fishing earns a respectable 6.6/10 rather than a banner-day rating. The more useful timing cues are the 9:45–11:45 AM solunar major period and the 4:15–5:15 PM minor period, with the afternoon high tide arriving in between. Pressure is stable near 1018 hPa, and light wind keeps the platform comfortable. Wildlife scores 7/10, with the morning low tide and late-afternoon minor period offering the better timing, though the score is not a sighting guarantee. Sailing is a mixed blessing at 7.1/10: flat water and modest gust spread are tidy, but 1.6–5.5-knot winds leave little dependable push. Bring patience, not grand expectations. Compared with the recent run, today improves on yesterday’s boating and kayaking conditions but trails its stronger fishing and wildlife scores. Thursday stays very calm with light wind; Friday turns cooler, breezier and carries a 59% rain chance. Best bet: launch after the morning low, enjoy the flat water through the afternoon rise, and be off the water before the 10:08 PM low makes the day unnecessarily complicated.