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.
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.
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
.
