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Rufus - Columbia River
USA, Oregon
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 45° 42.237' N |
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From I-84 exit 109 and head North. At the T in the road, go left until the gravel piles. Distance to a city Take a car Access time Instant access (< 5min) Easy to find? OK Public access? Public access Special access No access issues |
Kite Spot Characteristics
Spot quality Great
Experience Intermediate
Type River
Kite/wind? Good for KiteSurf
Style Freeride
Day timing Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Dangers Other water craft, Current
Week crowd Few surfers
Week-end crowd Few surfers
Environment
Water quality Murky
Current Strong ( > 2 knots)
Bottom Rocky
Tide No tide dependency
Amenities
Camping
Local wind
Type Venturi wind
Force Medium (16 - 25 knots)
Main dir. West
Best dir. West
Best dir. relative Cross-Shore
Period From June to September
More infos
In the Columbia Gorge, wind can exceed 40 knots in this location. Don't leave your smallest kites at home.
Additional Information
Lots of gravel. Large space to rig but not the nicest looking site.
Author: Anonymous Contributors (1) They kite this site ! (1)
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