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Columbia River / Mile 118

📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Columbia River / Mile 118 is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

CountryUSA
RegionWashington
Nearest townPortland
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionW, NW
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates45.7232, -120.5237

About Columbia River / Mile 118

Water: Flat, Chop

When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / Mile 118?

The best time to kite Columbia River / Mile 118 is May, June, July, August, September, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Columbia River / Mile 118 offers open ocean conditions with W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Columbia River / Mile 118?

Get off the road at around mile 118, you will see a dirt road going across the railway tracks. Drive eastwards on the dirt road until you see the water access. Park just next to the water.

Hazards at Columbia River / Mile 118

Currents, Ships.

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