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Oregon's World-Class
Windsurfing & Kiteboarding:
Hood River is the most popular location
for world-class kiteboarding as well as
windsurfing. Winds
 average 20 mph during
the warmer summer months and gusts can
reach up to 25-30 mph. Because the wind
blows upstream, kiteboarders can ride
across the river while maintaining
position. Crossing the Columbia is
dangerous because of the passing barges,
hidden flotsam and currents, and should
be tried only by the experts. There are
plenty of spots for beginners to choose
from though. The winds at Hood River are
consistently excellent from June through
September. The air temperature is
usually 70-80 degrees with a cool water
temperature of 55-60 degrees.
Below is a list of the popular Parks
for windsurfing and kiteboarding
separated by location.
COLUMBIA GORGE:
Koberg Beach State Recreation Site
is located 3 miles East of Hood River.
Mayer State Park is located 10 miles
west of The Dalles.
Viento State Park is located 8 miles
West of Hood River
Rooster Rock State Park is located
22 miles East of Portland. (exit 25).
Rooster Rock State Park is a popular
venue for windsurfing for the
experienced windsurfer. East winds of 25
to 40 mph are normal and in the winter
can reach 110 mph.
NORTH COAST:
Fort Stevens is located 14 miles North
of Seaside.
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is
located 1 mile North of Pacific City.
Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site
is located 11 miles West of Tillamook.
CENTRAL COAST:
Governor Patterson Memorial State
Recreation Site is located 1 mile
North of Waldport.
Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic
Viewpoint is located 16 miles North
of Florence.
Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint is
located 3 miles South of Yachats.
South Beach is located 1 mile south of
the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport.
SOUTH COAST:
Humbug Mountain State Park is located 6
miles South of Port Orford.
Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint
is located 11 miles South of Gold Beach.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY:
Mongold at Detroit Lake is located
51 miles East of Salem.
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