KiteGlobeCannon Beach
Cannon Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon |
| Nearest town | Portland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 45.8934, -123.9648 |
About Cannon Beach
The water is really shallow for a long way out and the waves are small so it is ok for beginners to try kiting in the waves there. During low tide the beach is really good for landkiting.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cannon Beach?
The best time to kite Cannon Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cannon Beach offers open ocean conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Cannon Beach?
From Portland to Cannon Beach: start out going West on NW Couch St. toward NW 5th Ave. Turn left onto NW 13th Ave. Merge onto US-26 W toward Zoo/Forestry Ctr. Merge onto US-101 S/Oregon Coast Hwy toward Cannon Beach/Tillamook. Turn slight right onto ramp. Turn slight right onto E Sunset Blvd. Turn right onto S Hemlock St. Turn right onto E Jackson St. End at Cannon Beach. Park on the side of the street, but pay attention to the parking signs.
Hazards at Cannon Beach
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.