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Toke Point, WA Daily Water Report — August 27, 2026

The water at Toke Point today is a solid yes for anyone wanting to get out, with kayaking and boating leading the pack and diving not far behind. This is one of those late-summer days where the Pacific decides to play nice, and you'd be foolish not to take advantage. Let's call it plainly: this is an 8.5 for kayaking and an 8.2 for boating, both driven by the same winning combination of nearly nonexistent wind and modest wave heights. The representative wind sits at just 2 knots from the north-northwest, with gusts only occasionally tickling 9 knots. That's about as calm as it gets around here, especially compared to what we saw on the 22nd and 24th, when breezes were pushing 8 knots. Waves are hovering around 0.8 meters with a 7-second period, and the calmest stretch of the day arrives right at midnight. For paddlers and small craft operators, the window is wide open from dawn at 05:57 through the evening, though the early minor solunar period around sunrise might offer a bit of extra wildlife activity to go with your peace and quiet. Divers should note the 8.1 score, which reflects some tradeoffs. The water temperature is a balmy 18.9°C, running a full 1.7 degrees above the long-term average. That's genuinely warm for these waters and will make a session comfortable. But consider that yesterday's diving score was 8.4 and the day before that 8.4 as well, so this is a slight step down. The culprit is likely that 100% cloud cover and a rising barometer at 1,019 hPa, which, while stable, doesn't offer the same underwater clarity as a bright, high-pressure system would. Still, with wave heights on the low end and winds light, conditions are workable for anyone with reasonable experience. Surfing comes in at 6.8, which is a notch below yesterday's 7.4 and a reminder of the limitations here. The swell is arriving from 256 degrees at 0.72 meters with a short 4.85-second period, which means the waves won't have much push or power. There's no meaningful wind wave component, so what you see is what you get: small, soft lines that will appeal more to longboarders or beginners than anyone looking for a punchy ride. If you surf, aim for the incoming tide window around the solunar major at 11:41, but keep expectations modest. Fishing scores a 6.7, which is a drop from yesterday's 8.2. That's a notable swing in 24 hours. The high chlorophyll reading of 4.91 mg/m³ suggests plenty of activity in the food web, but the solunar timing isn't ideal for midday anglers, and the lack of tide data makes it harder to pin down a precise bite window. The minor period from 06:11 to 07:11 aligns with dawn, which is traditionally productive, so an early morning session with light tackle might outpace the score. The pressure is rising steadily, which often signals improving but not aggressive feeding. Looking ahead, the next few days offer a mixed bag. Friday keeps similar wave heights and light winds, but cloud cover persists. Saturday into Sunday looks promising with even lower swell