Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA)
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Portland drive north towards Vancouver, Before the bridge turn right onto N Marine Dr. Follow the road which becomes NE Marine Dr. for about 3.5 miles.
Nearest Airports
Distance
270km from spot
3km from spot
220km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Portland drive north towards Vancouver, Before the bridge turn right onto N Marine Dr. Follow the road which becomes NE Marine Dr. for about 3.5 miles.
Nearest Airports
Distance
270km from spot
3km from spot
220km from spot
Best Schools in Washington Oregon
Riding Conditions in Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In the summer the temps are unpredictable but usually above 70°F. The water is relatively warm and so you don't need a wetsuit for summer and early fall. It is best in spring, summer and fall but you can go there in the winter if you have a thick wetsuit.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal wind at Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA).
Sometimes the wind is gone everywhere else but here and it gets windier than Sauvies Island, although it can be gusty.
Wind usually blows from W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In the summer the temps are unpredictable but usually above 70°F. The water is relatively warm and so you don't need a wetsuit for summer and early fall. It is best in spring, summer and fall but you can go there in the winter if you have a thick wetsuit.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal wind at Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA).
Sometimes the wind is gone everywhere else but here and it gets windier than Sauvies Island, although it can be gusty.
Wind usually blows from W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA) is a Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach has fairly coarse sand which gets grassy as you get further away from the beach. There are pilings on the right hand side of the beach if you are looking at the water and a marina to the left. You usually have enough room to launch but on hot summer days there are huge numbers of people sitting around.
The water is fairly choppy if there is wind. Also you need to be careful about the huge downwind current.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA) is a Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach has fairly coarse sand which gets grassy as you get further away from the beach. There are pilings on the right hand side of the beach if you are looking at the water and a marina to the left. You usually have enough room to launch but on hot summer days there are huge numbers of people sitting around.
The water is fairly choppy if there is wind. Also you need to be careful about the huge downwind current.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats, Bridge, Mole and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Road
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats, Bridge, Mole and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Road
.
Best Schools in Washington Oregon
Additional information
A parking is available at Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA).
Webcams around Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA)
Webcams around Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA)
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More about Kitesurfing in Washington Oregon
More about Washington Oregon
Wind stats in Washington Oregon...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 45 |
| Feb | 44 |
| Mar | 46 |
| Apr | 41 |
| May | 32 |
| Jun | 27 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 18 |
| Sep | 29 |
| Oct | 40 |
| Nov | 48 |
| Dec | 43 |
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Additional information
There are 6 kitesurf schools and 112 kitesurf spots in Washington Oregon.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Columbia River / Marine Drive, Oregon (USA)
