Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA)
Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Portland drive west to the coast and get onto 101. Depending where you hit the coast drive either south or north to Manzanita. Get on the beach at the south of the Manzanita at the state park.
Nearest Airports
Distance
305km from spot
135km from spot
235km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Portland drive west to the coast and get onto 101. Depending where you hit the coast drive either south or north to Manzanita. Get on the beach at the south of the Manzanita at the state park.
Nearest Airports
Distance
305km from spot
135km from spot
235km from spot
Best Schools in Washington Oregon
Riding Conditions in Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The water is cold but you really don't feel it. A 4 or 5 mm wetsuit is fine. No booties unless you have timid feet. Most of the time you are dying to get out of our suits by a sessions end.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal wind at Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA).
Smaller kites here as it usually blows 10mph stronger than the rest of the coast. NW winds accelerate at Cape Neahkahnie north of Manzanita, offering solid and often very windy conditions from Manzanita down to Nehalem Bay State Park.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA) are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The water is cold but you really don't feel it. A 4 or 5 mm wetsuit is fine. No booties unless you have timid feet. Most of the time you are dying to get out of our suits by a sessions end.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal wind at Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA).
Smaller kites here as it usually blows 10mph stronger than the rest of the coast. NW winds accelerate at Cape Neahkahnie north of Manzanita, offering solid and often very windy conditions from Manzanita down to Nehalem Bay State Park.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA) are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long sandy beach. Very wide with lots of space. Soft sand.
Nice waves, up to 6 feet depending on winds and ocean swell.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long sandy beach. Very wide with lots of space. Soft sand.
Nice waves, up to 6 feet depending on winds and ocean swell.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, 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
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Washington Oregon
Additional information
A parking is available at Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA).
Webcams around Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA)
Webcams around Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Washington Oregon
More about Washington Oregon
Wind stats in Washington Oregon...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 45 |
| Feb | 44 |
| Mar | 46 |
| Apr | 41 |
| May | 32 |
| Jun | 27 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 18 |
| Sep | 29 |
| Oct | 40 |
| Nov | 48 |
| Dec | 43 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 6 kitesurf schools and 112 kitesurf spots in Washington Oregon.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA)
