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TEMCO Kalama Terminal, WA Daily Water Report — October 6, 2026

TEMCO Kalama gets a clear go for most on-water plans today, with the caveat that the evening wind has a little more bite than the calm-looking marine forecast suggests. Boating rates 7.8/10, sailing 8/10, fishing and diving each 7.6/10, while wildlife leads the board at 9.2/10. Those are favorable planning signals, not safety guarantees—especially around changing tide and the late-day gust potential. The water forecast is flat throughout: 0 m waves, swell, and wind waves. That gives boaters, paddlers, and divers a notably smooth platform, while dry weather, clear skies, and atmospheric visibility near 21.7 km make for a comfortable daylight outing. Air temperatures rise from about 14.5 C to 22.4 C, so the early start will feel cooler than the afternoon despite the sunshine. For fishing, the strongest overlap arrives around the 8:57 AM low tide and the 8:59–10:59 AM solunar major period. The 2:02 PM high tide is another useful transition, followed by a minor solunar window from 3:29–4:29 PM. Pressure is falling from around 1018 hPa, and winds are generally manageable at 5.1–10.5 knots, but conditions are forecast to become less tidy late: gusts could reach 20.2 knots around 7 PM. That is the tradeoff for anyone stretching a paddle, sail, or small-boat run toward dusk. Wildlife’s high score is supported by the low-tide timing and light-to-moderate wind, with the morning major period the cleanest daylight opportunity. Diving holds steady at 7.6/10, matching every day in the supplied recent history, though no water temperature or underwater-visibility reading is available. Atmospheric visibility should not be mistaken for what lies below the surface. Compared with the recent run, boating is a touch below the 8.1 scores on October 2 and 4, while sailing improves on yesterday’s 7.9. Kayaking at 6.6/10 is respectable but deserves extra caution late in the day when gusts may outmuscle the otherwise glassy water. Wednesday and Thursday stay dry, warm, and flat with peak winds near 10 knots; Friday turns cooler with a 31% rain chance. Best bet: launch early, work the low-tide-to-late-morning window, and be back in before the evening gusts decide they want a turn at the helm.