CatchWindow fishing intelligence

Westport, WA Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Westport gets a qualified go today: sailing is the standout at 8.1/10, fishing and wildlife rate a respectable 7.1, while small-craft plans deserve more caution than the moderate-looking forecast might suggest. The ocean is running 0.8 to 1.2 metres, with its calmest point near 10 AM, but a 0.82 m west-northwest swell at nearly 11 seconds still carries more organized energy than the wind-wave number alone suggests. The best all-around daylight window is roughly 7:15 to 10 AM. It overlaps the morning solunar major period, follows the 8:35 AM high tide, and catches the day’s lowest expected wave height near 10. Winds are forecast to remain relatively light early before settling into a representative NNW 10 knots, with gusts around 15 knots. For anglers, the rising 1018 hPa pressure and morning timing support the 7.1 score; the evening major period, 7:15 to 9:15 PM, is another useful option around the 7:47 PM high tide, though it arrives after sunset and closer to the day’s stronger gust potential. Sailors have enough breeze to work with, but the gust spread and short 0.46 m wind waves mean trim and attention matter. Boating scores 6.5/10 and kayaking 5.6/10: workable for capable crews with conservative route choices, not a day to confuse “not huge” with “easy.” The 0.25 m/s current toward 191 degrees is another moving part. Divers also land at 6.5/10, with 14.8 C marine water and moderate surface conditions; atmospheric visibility is forecast at only 0.1 km under full cloud cover, and that should not be mistaken for an underwater-visibility reading. Compared with the reconstructed CatchWindow history, today is breezier than the notably quiet October 1–3 stretch, which helps sailing but pulls boating and paddling below their recent scores. The sea-surface temperature remains 1.6 C above average, though it is still cool-water territory. Monday and Tuesday stay near 1.1–1.3 m, then seas build Wednesday through the weekend, reaching 2.2–2.4 m Saturday. Best bet: make the morning high-tide window your play, and let the ocean earn your respect before it earns your plans.