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Ecology, Wildlife, Education
by Suki Waters
Sonoma Coast
State Park
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Permits Required
Family Interpretive
Volunteers Since 1985
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Russian River Estuary
Sharing the best ways to view since 1987
Protected Wildlife Habitat
Marine Protected Area: Ocean and River Nursery
Bald Eagle, Seal Pups, Otter, Whale, Many Birds
Deadly River Mouth Currents and Ocean Waves: Stay Back!
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife. Red Flag Limit
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Fall into Spring: Currents upstream are often swift when tidal estuary is calm with incoming tide. Coastal mornings start warmer with sun and rare inland tule fog.
Estuary Forecast: 12/09/24
"Free Dry Bag and Thin Outerwear use"
Reservations Required: Call at least a day prior
No "Acts of Nature" cancellation fees.
Beginner friendly rental start times
Mon: Mostly clear: Start 10AM-1PM
Tue-Wed: Overcast, Calm. Reserve Wed a day prior:
Thur-Sat: Temps drop. Chance of rain : Closed?
Sun: Calm, Clearer, Warmer: Start 10AM-1PM
Next Mon: Temps drop. Chance of rain : Closed?
Next Week: Forecast warmer and clear: Start 10AM-1PM
Check back for our forecast updates.
Reserve Early for the Winter Holiday Break
Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach
See our safety page for apps to track local conditions.
Forecasts can and do change. Nobody can be held responsible for full forecast accuracy.
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