Sonoma Coast State Park
Small Craft Advisory issued April 10 at 8:52AM PDT until April 11 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Marine Weather Statement issued April 9 at 10:47PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected to pass through the coastal waters and bays. The first round is expected to arrive Friday morning and last through the day, with the second round expected to pass through Saturday afternoon into Sunday. These thunderstorms bring the risk of frequent lightning, locally gusty winds, localized heavy rainfall, accumulating small hail, and waterspouts. Mariners should note the expected forecast and have a plan to reach safe harbor quickly if thunderstorms develop.
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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