KiteGlobeColumbia River / Lyle Sandbar
Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with river conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Nearest town | Portland |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 45.6952, -121.2924 |
About Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar
Large sandbar upwind. Semi-flat water below it. The swell can be decent. Lots of space on the water. Don't ride directly upwind of the sandbar. There are many of unexposed stumps and branches right under the surface. Kite upwind into the channel or downwind into the flat water of the Klickitat River mouth.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar?
The best time to kite Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar is June, July, August, September, October, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar offers river conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.
How do I get to Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar?
From Portland drive to Hood River and take the bridge over the river. Get onto 14 and drive east. Exit 14 and get to the sandbar at the river mouth of Klickitat River. Park in the lot on the north side of the road, east of the bridge. Walk downhill and cross the river. Launch from the sandbar's southern most point.
Hazards at Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar
Ships, Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.