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Sonoma Coast
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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
River Mouth Open: Potentially Deadly River Mouth and 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: 09/13/24
Free use of dry bags and thin water resistant outerwear.
Forecast Focus: Beginner Friendly Rental Start Times.
Fri-Sat: Calm Heat. Coast 70s: Start 9AM - 4PM
Sun: Possible Wind & Rain Closure
Mon-Tue: Calm to PM breeze: Start 10AM - 2PM
Wed: Possible Wind & Rain Closure
Next Thur-Fri: Calming trend: Start 10AM- 2PM
Saturday 21st: Private tour. Rentals 9AM only
Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach
Ocean Temps: Bodega Bay 50.9F
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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