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Russian River Estuary
Sharing the best ways to view since 1987
Marine Protected Area: Wildlife Nursery
Bald Eagle, Seal Pups, Otter, Whale, Many Birds
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Deadly River Mouth and Ocean Waves
Stay Back!
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife. Red Flag Limit
June: Calm Periods Increase
Spring winds back down as wind directions shift. Cold sea temps rise slightly as hot inland temps pull in early morning overcast. Track NW Spring winds! Some windy PMs still happen and some may blow out early. Upstream of the estuary: Reverse routes to finish going upstream.
Estuary Forecast: 06/05/25
Reservations Required: Call at least a day prior
Beginner Friendly "Kayak Rental Start Times"
Free dry bag and outerwear use.
Next 10 days: Beat the Heat. Calm 70s at the Coast. Extended hours: Start as late as 5PM.
Thur: AM fog clears to 60s temps: Start 10AM-2PM
Fri-Sun: Calm 70s: (Hot Summer Hours) Start 9AM-5PM
Mon-Wed: High 60s to Low 70s: Start 10AM-2PM
Next Thur-Fri: Breezy PM 60s-70s: Start 9-Noon
Next Sat-Sun: Calm 70s: Start 10AM-3PM
Check back for updates
Ocean Tides: Bodega Bay Goat Rock Beach Time Offset:
(Hours and minutes) High tide + 1:26, Low tide + :46
Ocean Temps: Jenner: Cold
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
Marine Protected Area: Wildlife Nursery
Bald Eagle, Seal Pups, Otter, Whale, Many Birds
"Feeding and Disturbing Wildlife Prohibited"
Deadly River Mouth and Ocean Waves
Stay Back!
"Stay back at least 150 feet" from resting or feeding wildlife. Red Flag Limit
June: Calm Periods Increase
Spring winds back down as wind directions shift. Cold sea temps rise slightly as hot inland temps pull in early morning overcast. Track NW Spring winds! Some windy PMs still happen and some may blow out early. Upstream of the estuary: Reverse routes to finish going upstream.
Estuary Forecast: 06/05/25
Reservations Required: Call at least a day prior
Beginner Friendly "Kayak Rental Start Times"
Free dry bag and outerwear use.
Next 10 days: Beat the Heat. Calm 70s at the Coast. Extended hours: Start as late as 5PM.
Thur: AM fog clears to 60s temps: Start 10AM-2PM
Fri-Sun: Calm 70s: (Hot Summer Hours) Start 9AM-5PM
Mon-Wed: High 60s to Low 70s: Start 10AM-2PM
Next Thur-Fri: Breezy PM 60s-70s: Start 9-Noon
Next Sat-Sun: Calm 70s: Start 10AM-3PM
Check back for updates
Ocean Tides: Bodega Bay Goat Rock Beach Time Offset:
(Hours and minutes) High tide + 1:26, Low tide + :46
Ocean Temps: Jenner: Cold
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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