Sonoma Coast State Park
Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:24AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 8 at 9:45PM PDT until October 12 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 9 at 2:24AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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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