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Check Tides and Currents
The Slough's tides can give you a free ride back to your launch site, leave you stranded on a mudflat, or even wash you out to sea. Know the times of tides and the direction of tidal currents before you paddle. Today's tides.

Tidal Currents and Slough Mud
While the main channel is deep enough at any tide level, many creeks need at least two feet of water to be navigable. When paddling up tidal creeks during an ebb tide (outgoing), be aware that a few minutes could make the difference between paddling out and getting stuck to the gunnels in sticky mud.

Wind
Strong afternoon winds, typically out of the northwest at 10 to 20 knots can be difficult to paddle against. Plan your trip to take advantage of the winds and currents. Today's weather