Russian River Estuary

Explore in lake like tidal salt water.

Birds, Seal Pups, Whale, Wildlife In Plenty.

  50 Yard River Mouth Restriction:

Deadly River Mouth Currents. "Stay back at least 150 feet" from roped off, river mouth, wildlife resting area.

 

"Protected Wildlife Resting Area" .   Avoid "Point of No Return" for currents flushing into the Pacific Ocean.

Be generous. If you feel a current, you're too close.

  

Estuary Micro-Climate:

  Weather / Water Forecast

River Mouth: Open

Lake like in main estuary.

 

06/28/2022: Tue :  Transition. Temps rise, Early PM wind.

Wed :  Temps drop to high 60s. Winds calm. 

Thur- Fri: Breezes possible around 1 PM

Sat: Winds may be as early as 11AM. Start early!

Sun: Overcast sky. Temps mid 60s. Calm.

Mon: Overcast clears around 2PM. Calm.

Next Tue - Thur: Temps rise, winds return by 2PM.

 

Early Summer: More periods of calm with gentle breezes between 2-5PM.  A few days of afternoon wind remain. Occasional days of early wind closures Reduce.

 

Check back  as forecasts can change.

See our safety page for  apps to track local conditions.

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