Russian River Estuary

 Marine Protected Area: Ocean and River Nursery

Sharing the best ways to view since 1987

Protected Wildlife Habitat

Otter, Bald Eagle, Seal Pups, Whale, Many Birds

River Mouth Closed: Very hazardous current when it breaks open."Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding birds and wildlife by land and water.

"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"

  

Estuary Forecast: 06/07/24:

Reservations Required: No act of nature cancellation fees.

Walk up reservations may have wait times.

Beat the Heat - Spring Winds: Calm days in between periods of Early Calm Mornings and Hot Windy Afternoons: Until ocean temps rise, inland heat waves pull in coastal wind,  Calm days increase as we move deeper into Summer.

(Forecasts can and do change: Revisit for updates)

Popular weekends, school breaks and heat waves.

Our forecasts highlight beginner friendly times.

Rentals with our Lifeguard: Lesson, dry bag, and thin outerwear use or Fully  Outfitted Guided Tours.

 

Fri: Calm, partly overcast, High 60s: Start 10AM-3PM

Sat-Sun: Calm AM, Afternoon Breeze: Start 9AM-2PM

Mon-Thur:  Calm: 2nd Heat Wave: Start 10AM-2PM

Fri-Sun:  Afternoon Breeze: Start 8:30AM-Noon

(Forecasts change: Check back for updates)

   

Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach 

Perched River Mouth. No true low tides in the estuary.

Ocean Temps: Bodega Bay  50F

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.