Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve is a protected no-take zone south of Port Orford featuring kelp beds, rocky reef, and offshore islands. The reserve offers exceptional biodiversity with abundant marine life protected from harvest. Note: all extraction is prohibited in the marine reserve.
Difficulty
Advanced
Max Depth
24m
Type
Boat
Typical Visibility
6m
Conditions Summary
Best time today
9PM - 10PM
FAIR
Best day in forecast
Sunday
FAIR
2026-03-15
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
High waves expected
Strong surge expected
Strong winds expected
Rain expected - bacteria levels may increase
Offshore marine reserve with full ocean exposure from W/SW/NW. Only the mainland to the east provides minimal wave shadow. Rocky reef causes localized shoaling and wave amplification. Requires extended calm weather windows.
