Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW, WSW, W and WNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW, WSW, W and WNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Columbia River / Rufus, 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
Take Rufus exit from I84 about 1 1/2 hours east of Portland airport or 40 min east from Hood River. Off freeway, head towards the river, take a left and go to the end of the road.
Take Rufus exit from I84 about 1 1/2 hours east of Portland airport or 40 min east from Hood River. Off freeway, head towards the river, take a left and go to the end of the road.
Riding Conditions in Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Temps range from full suit in spring to shorty in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW, WSW, W and WNW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA).
Wind goes psycho when from the North. Forecasts reliable. Rufus works when there is a cloud line on Hood River, sucking the wind straight east. Winds can be very steady but also very gusty.
Wind
usually
blows
from W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) are
June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Temps range from full suit in spring to shorty in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW, WSW, W and WNW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA).
Wind goes psycho when from the North. Forecasts reliable. Rufus works when there is a cloud line on Hood River, sucking the wind straight east. Winds can be very steady but also very gusty.
Wind
usually
blows
from W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) are
June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Beach consists of round pebbles. Watch out for very hot launches, best to launch from the point.
This is the Gorge, kiting on the Columbia River. Conditions range from chop to rolling swell when it has 30+ knots. Fast current, do not ride alone or you can loose your board quickly.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Beach consists of round pebbles. Watch out for very hot launches, best to launch from the point.
This is the Gorge, kiting on the Columbia River. Conditions range from chop to rolling swell when it has 30+ knots. Fast current, do not ride alone or you can loose your board quickly.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats, Jet Skis, Rocks and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
Currents, Boats, Jet Skis, Rocks and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
