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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
River Mouth Closed: Water is rising
Deadly Ocean Currents / Red Flag Limit
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding birds and wildlife.
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Estuary Forecast: 10/11/24
Fall into Winter
Free dry bag and thin outerwear use
Forecast Focus: Beginner Friendly Rental Start Times
Fri: Overcast: Start 10AM - 2PM
Sat: Chance of sprinkles: Start 10AM - 2PM
Sun: Partly sunny: Start 10AM - 2PM
Next Mon-Tue: School Tours: Rentals 9AM Only
Wed: Staff Break, chance of rain: Closed
Thur-Monday: Fall Start Times: 10AM - 2PM
Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach
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 forecast accuracy.
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
River Mouth Closed: Water is rising
Deadly Ocean Currents / Red Flag Limit
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding birds and wildlife.
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Estuary Forecast: 10/11/24
Fall into Winter
Free dry bag and thin outerwear use
Forecast Focus: Beginner Friendly Rental Start Times
Fri: Overcast: Start 10AM - 2PM
Sat: Chance of sprinkles: Start 10AM - 2PM
Sun: Partly sunny: Start 10AM - 2PM
Next Mon-Tue: School Tours: Rentals 9AM Only
Wed: Staff Break, chance of rain: Closed
Thur-Monday: Fall Start Times: 10AM - 2PM
Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach
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 forecast accuracy.
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