KiteGlobeColumbia River / Little Baja
Columbia River / Little Baja is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with river conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon |
| Nearest town | Portland |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River |
| Best wind direction | W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 45.6705, -121.2421 |
About Columbia River / Little Baja
Flat to choppy water. Can be a little swell.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / Little Baja?
The best time to kite Columbia River / Little Baja is May, June, July, August, September, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Columbia River / Little Baja offers river conditions with W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.
How do I get to Columbia River / Little Baja?
Drive from Portland to Hood River. Stay on I-84 and drive further east until you reach Martin Spring. Drive further towards Squally Point and before you reached the Tooley Lake, stop and park somewhere. No real parking and not easy access. You need to walk a long way over the rail road tracks and through a field of scattered, rusty barbed wires until you reach a small sandy beach. For exact location look out for kites from I-84.
Hazards at Columbia River / Little Baja
Currents, Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.