Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA)
Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
On highway 30, about 1 hour west of Portland. Look for sign that says Prescott Beach (will be on the right if coming from Portland.) From Portland go down Highway 30 past St Helens and Goble, you will see the Trojan reactor, that means your getting close.
Nearest Airports
Distance
210km from spot
75km from spot
280km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
On highway 30, about 1 hour west of Portland. Look for sign that says Prescott Beach (will be on the right if coming from Portland.) From Portland go down Highway 30 past St Helens and Goble, you will see the Trojan reactor, that means your getting close.
Nearest Airports
Distance
210km from spot
75km from spot
280km from spot
Best Schools in Washington Oregon
Riding Conditions in Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Usually not as warm as Portland, but not as cold as the coast either. Check St. Helens temps.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal wind at Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA).
This spot benefits from some of the strong west winds that Jones Beach gets, but its a little closer to Portland than Jones (by about a half hour). It also benefits from the North wind that Sauvies Island gets, in the afternoons in the summer this is what fills in and makes the place solid. The winds are stronger than Sauvies, but also gustier. I've been powered on a 12m here when Sauvies was still flat. Good any time NW wind is blowing. Check NW Weather forecast for Jones. You can also check the Scappoose sensor to see how strong the North wind is. The wind usually starts at 3pm and goes till 8 or 9pm. You can usually count on wind if there is a 10° temp difference between Astoria and Portland.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Usually not as warm as Portland, but not as cold as the coast either. Check St. Helens temps.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal wind at Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA).
This spot benefits from some of the strong west winds that Jones Beach gets, but its a little closer to Portland than Jones (by about a half hour). It also benefits from the North wind that Sauvies Island gets, in the afternoons in the summer this is what fills in and makes the place solid. The winds are stronger than Sauvies, but also gustier. I've been powered on a 12m here when Sauvies was still flat. Good any time NW wind is blowing. Check NW Weather forecast for Jones. You can also check the Scappoose sensor to see how strong the North wind is. The wind usually starts at 3pm and goes till 8 or 9pm. You can usually count on wind if there is a 10° temp difference between Astoria and Portland.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Columbia River / Prescott Beach, 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 / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Half mile of sandy beach, few obstacles. Not very wide. Watch for fisherman/kids playing. Parking right next to beach. Sand is less dusty/dirty than Jones, and no vehicles on the beach.
Columbia River. Pretty flat on the sides, big chop in the middle. Watch for shipping traffic (lots of it through here.) Current pushes you upwind on dominant wind direction (NW). River runs SE to NW. Trojan nuclear reactor (shutdown now) is about 2 miles up river. Flat and choppy. Not too much swell or big chop.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Half mile of sandy beach, few obstacles. Not very wide. Watch for fisherman/kids playing. Parking right next to beach. Sand is less dusty/dirty than Jones, and no vehicles on the beach.
Columbia River. Pretty flat on the sides, big chop in the middle. Watch for shipping traffic (lots of it through here.) Current pushes you upwind on dominant wind direction (NW). River runs SE to NW. Trojan nuclear reactor (shutdown now) is about 2 miles up river. Flat and choppy. Not too much swell or big chop.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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 and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
$2.00 day use fee. Don't upset the fisherman, they were here before us! The guy who runs the place is real nice and we'd like to keep him happy with the kiter crowd.
Webcams around Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA)
Webcams around Columbia River / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA)
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More about Kitesurfing in Washington Oregon
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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 / Prescott Beach, Oregon (USA)
