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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
Deadly River Currents and Ocean Waves: Stay Back from the water!
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife. Red Flag Limit
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Winter into Spring: Currents upstream often swift when tidal estuary returns to calm with incoming tide. Coastal mornings start sunnier and warmer than inland.
Estuary Forecast: 01/24/25
"Free Dry Bag and Thin Outerwear use"
Reservations Required: Call at least a day prior
Beginner friendly rental start times
The estuary has returned to calm conditions especially with an incoming tide. Currents upstream remain hazardously swift. Next rain expected Feb 2nd, 4th and 5th.
Jan 24: High temps in high 50s: Rentals Open
Jan 25-27: Temps drop Sat with sprinkles overnight. Layer up. We are open this weekend. Call to reserve.
Jan 28-Feb 6: Cold Temp Closure
Feb 7-9: Open if no rain and temp highs above 55.
Feb 13-17: Open if no rain and temp highs above 55.
Feb 20-24: Open if no rain and temps highs above 55.
Check back for updates.
Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach
See our safety page for apps to track local conditions.
Forecasts can and do change. 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
Deadly River Currents and Ocean Waves: Stay Back from the water!
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife. Red Flag Limit
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Winter into Spring: Currents upstream often swift when tidal estuary returns to calm with incoming tide. Coastal mornings start sunnier and warmer than inland.
Estuary Forecast: 01/24/25
"Free Dry Bag and Thin Outerwear use"
Reservations Required: Call at least a day prior
Beginner friendly rental start times
The estuary has returned to calm conditions especially with an incoming tide. Currents upstream remain hazardously swift. Next rain expected Feb 2nd, 4th and 5th.
Jan 24: High temps in high 50s: Rentals Open
Jan 25-27: Temps drop Sat with sprinkles overnight. Layer up. We are open this weekend. Call to reserve.
Jan 28-Feb 6: Cold Temp Closure
Feb 7-9: Open if no rain and temp highs above 55.
Feb 13-17: Open if no rain and temp highs above 55.
Feb 20-24: Open if no rain and temps highs above 55.
Check back for updates.
Ocean Tides: Goat Rock Beach
See our safety page for apps to track local conditions.
Forecasts can and do change. Nobody can be held responsible for full forecast accuracy.
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