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Kite Beach - Columbia River
USA, Washington
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 45° 43.188' N |
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From I-84 take Exit 63 head towards the Columbia River. Distance to a city In the city Access time Short walk from shore (< 5min) Easy to find? OK Public access? Public access Special access No access issues |
Kite Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Hood River Sandbar
Spot quality Great
Experience Everyone
Type River
Kite/wind? Good for KiteSurf
Style Freeride
Day timing Afternoon
Dangers Other water craft, Current
Week crowd Crowded
Week-end crowd Ultra crowded
Environment
Water quality Murky
Current Strong ( > 2 knots)
Bottom Sandy
Tide No tide dependency
Amenities
Camping, Hotel, Gear-Shop, Repair-Shop, Rental
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
Kite Beach is a very popular location due to the sandbars to rig and the shallow water. It can get crowded at times.
Author: Anonymous Contributors (1) They kite this site ! (2)
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