Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Falling Tide
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Falling Tide
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Interstate 5 north from Portland about 38 miles to Todd Rd/Kalama exit. Take a left at stop sign and follow road around to right and straight past gravel facility on left. Beach with parking lot will come into view on the left.
Interstate 5 north from Portland about 38 miles to Todd Rd/Kalama exit. Take a left at stop sign and follow road around to right and straight past gravel facility on left. Beach with parking lot will come into view on the left.
Riding Conditions in Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
4/3 wetsuit late spring, shorty to board shorts in late June through July and August. Water temp 50°F late spring to upper 60's°F in August (tide will effect this more than in Gorge). Air temps 50's to 70°F in spring and 70's to 90's°F in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA).
Best on North wind and outgoing tide.
Wind
usually
blows
from E and W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA) are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
4/3 wetsuit late spring, shorty to board shorts in late June through July and August. Water temp 50°F late spring to upper 60's°F in August (tide will effect this more than in Gorge). Air temps 50's to 70°F in spring and 70's to 90's°F in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA).
Best on North wind and outgoing tide.
Wind
usually
blows
from E and W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA) are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Falling Tide
.
Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA) is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Sand beach with driftwood debris and some rock, it is an industrial area so not a family picnic spot. Wood pilings well downwind due require awareness on windy days. You can park close and launch safely. Self launch requires swimming out a little due to narrow beach. Spring and fall this beach is over crowded with fisherman so late spring through summer is best.
Columbia River in North/South direction, tidal effect more prevalent. Best on North wind and outgoing tide (add 1+ hr to tide chart). Conditions are generally butter flat to very small chop.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Falling Tide
.
Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA) is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Sand beach with driftwood debris and some rock, it is an industrial area so not a family picnic spot. Wood pilings well downwind due require awareness on windy days. You can park close and launch safely. Self launch requires swimming out a little due to narrow beach. Spring and fall this beach is over crowded with fisherman so late spring through summer is best.
Columbia River in North/South direction, tidal effect more prevalent. Best on North wind and outgoing tide (add 1+ hr to tide chart). Conditions are generally butter flat to very small chop.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Other
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
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
Boats and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Other
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
