Columbia River / Jones 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
W
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Columbia River / Jones Beach, Oregon (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Columbia River / Jones 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
W
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Columbia River / Jones Beach, 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
Cross the Lewis and Clark Bridge into Oregon and head west. Look for signs to Jones Beach near Woodson after you pass Clatskanie. 1.5 mile off of HWY 30 between Astoria and Longview. Park on the beach with a 4x4.
Cross the Lewis and Clark Bridge into Oregon and head west. Look for signs to Jones Beach near Woodson after you pass Clatskanie. 1.5 mile off of HWY 30 between Astoria and Longview. Park on the beach with a 4x4.
Riding Conditions in Columbia River / Jones Beach, Oregon (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water temps from November to March in the 40's°F. May to July in the 60's°F and summer in the low 70's°F. Air temps from November to February in the 40's°F, March/April and October in the 60's°F, May/June 70's°F, July to September in the 80-90's°F. It's usually like 5 or 10 degrees cooler than Portland.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Jones Beach, Oregon (USA).
Very gusty wind. Still it's not as bad as Hood River. The best wind is when you get a large temperature difference between the coast and the Gorge. Check for a large temp. gradient between Hood River and Astoria, that's when it starts nuking. Also only go during the westerlies. Early season starts in April or early May and lasts through August. West wind is most common with many windy days. Late season starts in September and goes through November with West and East wind days and more no wind days. The Jones Beach area near Clatskanie gets good wind when the Gorge shuts down. It is an afternoon sailing location so plan on starting in the middle of the afternoon and sailing until dark.
Wind
usually
blows
from W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Jones Beach, Oregon (USA) are
May, June, July and August
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water temps from November to March in the 40's°F. May to July in the 60's°F and summer in the low 70's°F. Air temps from November to February in the 40's°F, March/April and October in the 60's°F, May/June 70's°F, July to September in the 80-90's°F. It's usually like 5 or 10 degrees cooler than Portland.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Jones Beach, Oregon (USA).
Very gusty wind. Still it's not as bad as Hood River. The best wind is when you get a large temperature difference between the coast and the Gorge. Check for a large temp. gradient between Hood River and Astoria, that's when it starts nuking. Also only go during the westerlies. Early season starts in April or early May and lasts through August. West wind is most common with many windy days. Late season starts in September and goes through November with West and East wind days and more no wind days. The Jones Beach area near Clatskanie gets good wind when the Gorge shuts down. It is an afternoon sailing location so plan on starting in the middle of the afternoon and sailing until dark.
Wind
usually
blows
from W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Jones Beach, Oregon (USA) are
May, June, July and August
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Jones Beach, Oregon (USA) is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Huge and sandy beach. The beach is so large you'll have to hike down to the water. The biggest hazard is the ATVs and the dirt bikes. Look out for driftwood.
Swells are usually fairly smooth and across the river there is a big slick behind a jetty.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Jones Beach, Oregon (USA) is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Huge and sandy beach. The beach is so large you'll have to hike down to the water. The biggest hazard is the ATVs and the dirt bikes. Look out for driftwood.
Swells are usually fairly smooth and across the river there is a big slick behind a jetty.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Cars
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Cars
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
