KiteGlobeColumbia River / Prescott Beach
Columbia River / Prescott Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with river conditions and prevailing 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 | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 46.0592, -122.8908 |
About Columbia River / Prescott Beach
Columbia River. Pretty flat on the sides, big chop in the middle. Watch for shipping traffic (lots of it through here.) Current pushes you upwind on dominant wind direction (NW). River runs SE to NW. Trojan nuclear reactor (shutdown now) is about 2 miles up river. Flat and choppy. Not too much swell or big chop.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / Prescott Beach?
The best time to kite Columbia River / Prescott Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Columbia River / Prescott Beach offers river conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.
How do I get to Columbia River / Prescott Beach?
On highway 30, about 1 hour west of Portland. Look for sign that says Prescott Beach (will be on the right if coming from Portland.) From Portland go down Highway 30 past St Helens and Goble, you will see the Trojan reactor, that means your getting close.
Hazards at Columbia River / Prescott Beach
Currents, Ships, Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.