Riding Conditions in Columbia River / Maryhill State Park, Washington (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Weather in the summer can be 90+°F with water temperatures warm enough for board shorts only in July and August. Shorties come in for June and September. Full wetsuits the rest of the year. Winters are not really kite-able here, with the bitter, blustering Easterly winds bringing snow, hail, and rain.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Maryhill State Park, Washington (USA).
Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to moderate winds, but very steady: 13-25. The wind is usually gusty. Main direction Westerlies. Works in W.
Wind
usually
blows
from W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Maryhill State Park, Washington (USA) are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Weather in the summer can be 90+°F with water temperatures warm enough for board shorts only in July and August. Shorties come in for June and September. Full wetsuits the rest of the year. Winters are not really kite-able here, with the bitter, blustering Easterly winds bringing snow, hail, and rain.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Columbia River / Maryhill State Park, Washington (USA).
Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to moderate winds, but very steady: 13-25. The wind is usually gusty. Main direction Westerlies. Works in W.
Wind
usually
blows
from W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Columbia River / Maryhill State Park, Washington (USA) are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Maryhill State Park, Washington (USA) is a
Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Pebble beach launch. Be careful when launching and landing.
Very strong current. The enraged turbulence of currents from the dam flood against the westerly wind swells, creating a creamy phenomenon on which to ride.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Columbia River / Maryhill State Park, Washington (USA) is a
Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Pebble beach launch. Be careful when launching and landing.
Very strong current. The enraged turbulence of currents from the dam flood against the westerly wind swells, creating a creamy phenomenon on which to ride.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Buoys and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Buoys and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
