Columbia River / Dalton Point

📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Columbia River / Dalton Point is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with river conditions and prevailing SW, W wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

Country	USA
Region	Oregon
Nearest town	Portland
Water type	River
Launch	River
Best wind direction	SW, W
Wind type	Thermal
Best months	May, June, July, August, September
Coordinates	45.5732, -122.1597

About Columbia River / Dalton Point

Basically access via a boat ramp. Only kite here if no one is around. On lower water level more space on the side.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / Dalton Point?

The best time to kite Columbia River / Dalton Point is May, June, July, August, September, when the SW, W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Columbia River / Dalton Point offers river conditions with SW, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.

Hazards at Columbia River / Dalton Point

Currents, Ships, Stones.

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.