Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E and W
.
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 / Stevenson, Washington (USA) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E and W
.
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
Take I-84 East from Portland, get off the interstate at Cascade Locks and cross the Columbia River (Bridge of the Gods) into Washington. Once on the North side of the river, take S.R.14 East to Stevenson (about 3 miles). You will see the kites in the air along the river. Parking is behind the industrial building on the river.
Take I-84 East from Portland, get off the interstate at Cascade Locks and cross the Columbia River (Bridge of the Gods) into Washington. Once on the North side of the river, take S.R.14 East to Stevenson (about 3 miles). You will see the kites in the air along the river. Parking is behind the industrial building on the river.
Riding Conditions in Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer, bring a rash guard or shorty, in the early spring or late fall, bring all you have to stay warm.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E and W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA).
This place is best with a West wind. You can have gusts, but usually very steady. Plan on good wind July and August. Average is 18-20 mph. The best wind in the Gorge blows especially on Easterly wind. The wind here is lighter than locations further east, but therefore steadier.
Wind
usually
blows
from E and W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA) are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer, bring a rash guard or shorty, in the early spring or late fall, bring all you have to stay warm.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E and W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA).
This place is best with a West wind. You can have gusts, but usually very steady. Plan on good wind July and August. Average is 18-20 mph. The best wind in the Gorge blows especially on Easterly wind. The wind here is lighter than locations further east, but therefore steadier.
Wind
usually
blows
from E and W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA) are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA) is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
The launch is a grassy hillside. There is no beach. The rider needs to wade into the rocky shore as a buddy launches your kite from the grass. There is a pretty narrow margin for error here. There is a cove downwind (on West wind days) that you can dump your kite into if you miss the landing area and can't make it back up wind. The wind is funky down there, so it is best to stay upwind to begin with. Best spectator/camera place and friendly locals to help with the launch. Not a good place for beginners.
A big wide river that flows from the East. Waves develop as wind increases. Lots of space out on the river.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA) is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
The launch is a grassy hillside. There is no beach. The rider needs to wade into the rocky shore as a buddy launches your kite from the grass. There is a pretty narrow margin for error here. There is a cove downwind (on West wind days) that you can dump your kite into if you miss the landing area and can't make it back up wind. The wind is funky down there, so it is best to stay upwind to begin with. Best spectator/camera place and friendly locals to help with the launch. Not a good place for beginners.
A big wide river that flows from the East. Waves develop as wind increases. Lots of space out on the river.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Bridge and Stones
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Bridge and Stones
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
