Coastal Foraging Forecast for Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay, Ca 94923, Us
Today's Foraging Conditions
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Caution: Moderate swells with long intervals between waves can still produce unexpected large sneaker waves. Always stay alert.
Low Tide
09:26 AM (-0.5 ft)
Go Foraging
7:26 AM - 11:26 AM
Biotoxin Alerts
Latest California Biotoxin Advisory
In effect as of: March 28, 2025
Notice: Active Advisory in effect for Santa Barabara, Los Angeles, Del Norte and Humboldt counties. Read the below message for more details, or call the California Department of Public Health's Biotoxin Information Line at (800) 553-4133.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is monitoring for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins and Domoic Acid, which can cause Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP). These naturally occurring marine toxins can cause severe illness or death in humans after eating contaminated seafood. Important: Cooking does not destroy these toxins. To be safe, Please follow the restrictions below:
Current Health Advisories for Shellfish
Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties: DO NOT CONSUME any sport-harvested bivalve shellfish (mussels, clams, and scallops)
Quarantined Location(s):
- Santa Barbara County (CDPH press release)
- Los Angeles County (CDPH press release)
Reason: Dangerous levels of Domoic Acid and PSP have been found in shellfish in these areas.
Del Norte and Humboldt Counties: DO NOT CONSUME sport-harvested razor clams
Quarantined Location(s):
- Del Norte County (CDPH press release)
- Humboldt County (CDPH press release)
Reason: Dangerous levels of Domoic Acid have been detected in razor clams in these areas.
Long-standing Rock Crab Advisory- Do NOT consume rock crabs from:
Quarantined Locations:
- Mendocino-Humboldt County line to Cape Mendocino
- North Jetty of Humboldt Bay to the California-Oregon border
- Waters around Santa Rosa Island & the Northern Channel Islands
Reason: Long-standing health advisories remain in place due to a lack of data to remove them.
Author's Note:
All advisories come directly from California's biotoxin information line. Marine biotoxin levels can change rapidly, and California may update official advisories at any time, so before consuming any wild-harvested shellfish, crabs, or other marine life, you should always check the official sources below:
- Call the California Biotoxin Hotline for real-time updates: 1-800-553-4133
- Visit CDPH's Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Webpage for more information: cdph.ca.gov
- Check CDPH's Recreational Bivalve Shellfish Health Advisory Map for live monitoring data.
- For crab and lobster data, visit CDPH's Food and Drug Branch Demoic acid webpage for more information on Demoic acid.
7-Day Forecast
Tuesday, June 17
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Caution: Moderate swells with long intervals between waves can still produce unexpected large sneaker waves. Stay alert.
Low Tide
10:11 AM (-0.1 ft)
Go Foraging
8:11 AM - 12:11 PM
Wednesday, June 18
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Caution: Swell height is greater than 5 feet — there could be an increased risk of powerful sneaker waves popping up behind you, so please stay vigilant and keep an eye on the ocean at all times.
Low Tide
10:59 AM (0.5 ft)
Go Foraging
8:59 AM - 12:59 PM
Thursday, June 19
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Warning: Large swells combined with long intervals between waves can create dangerous conditions with high risk of powerful sneaker waves. Stay far back from the water's edge and never turn your back to the ocean.
Low Tide
11:50 AM (1.1 ft)
Go Foraging
9:50 AM - 1:50 PM
Friday, June 20
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Caution: Swell height is greater than 5 feet — there could be an increased risk of powerful sneaker waves popping up behind you, so please stay vigilant and keep an eye on the ocean at all times.
Low Tide
01:31 AM (1.0 ft)
Go Foraging
11:31 PM - 3:31 AM
Saturday, June 21
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Caution: Swell height is greater than 5 feet — there could be an increased risk of powerful sneaker waves popping up behind you, so please stay vigilant and keep an eye on the ocean at all times.
Low Tide
02:28 AM (0.2 ft)
Go Foraging
12:28 AM - 4:28 AM
Sunday, June 22
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Caution: Swell height is greater than 5 feet — there could be an increased risk of powerful sneaker waves popping up behind you, so please stay vigilant and keep an eye on the ocean at all times.
Low Tide
03:22 AM (-0.6 ft)
Go Foraging
1:22 AM - 5:22 AM