Russian River Estuary

Marine Protected Area: Ocean and River Nursery

The Most Wildlife Rich Habitat on the Russian River

Sharing the best ways to view since 1987

 

River Mouth Closed:

Do Not approach River Mouth Wildlife.

Protected Wildlife Habitat

"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife by land and water.

Feeding and Disturbing Prohibited

  

Hot Now! River Otter, Harbor Seals, Many Birds

Used Kayak and Gear Sale!

  

Ask for best start times per our forecast.

 

 Estuary Forecast: 11/27/23. Layering works.

Dry bags and outerwear free to use. 

Reservations Required. No act of nature cancellation fees.

Hours / days can change to meet weather conditions.

Forecasts can change : Check Back  

Mon:Clear and Calm: Rental Starts 10AM-1PM.

Tue-Fri: Cooler, breeze then rain, then wind. Closed

Sat-Sun: Forecast unsettled. Nice in between short periods of sprinkles. Real rain expected near the end of December. We are open during nice periods through all school breaks.

Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach

Fall: Calm with seasonal changes: Tule Fog: Mostly inland and the coast can be clear. Ocean Moderates Coastal Temps.  AMs are warmer than inland. Occasional huge waves or PM winds. River mouth may close. 

    

See our safety page for  apps to track local conditions.

We use 4 apps. No Forecast correctly covers all aspects. Forecasts can and do change. Therefore, nobody can be held responsible for full accuracy.