Sonoma Coast State Park
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 5:54AM PDT until June 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...High temperatures between 90 and 103 for interior valleys and higher elevations. High temperatures between 85 and 96 degrees for the Bay Shoreline. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, and The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
Gale Warning issued June 10 at 2:00AM PDT until June 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 2:00AM PDT until June 10 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 9 at 11:09PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southerly swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. * WHEN...Through 5 AM Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
Overview
Sonoma Coast State Park is currently open with camping availability. This expansive 5,000+ acre park stretches 17 miles along the Pacific Coast from Bodega Head to approximately 4 miles north of Jenner. The park features developed camping at Wright's Beach (27 sites, max 27' trailers) and Bodega Dunes (99 sites, max 31' trailers), plus primitive environmental camping at Willow Creek (11 sites) and Pomo Canyon (21 sites). Note that one restroom/shower facility in Loop 2 at Bodega Dunes is currently closed for maintenance, with alternate facilities available. The park is known for dangerous surf conditions and is NOT suitable for swimming—heed all warnings about sneaker waves and stay back from the waterline. Dogs are prohibited on Goat Rock Beach, Salmon Creek, and Bodega Dunes beaches due to protected western snowy plover habitat (federally threatened species), but are allowed on leash at 10 other specified beaches including Blind Beach, Shell Beach, and Wright's Beach. Drones are prohibited throughout the park. Peak whale watching season is winter from Bodega Head, and harbor seal pupping occurs March-August at Goat Rock (maintain 50-yard distance). Day use fee is $10/vehicle, camping ranges from $25-$45/night depending on location.
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