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Columbia River / Rock Creek

📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryUSA
RegionOregon
Nearest townPortland
Water typeRiver
LaunchRiver
Best wind directionW, NW
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates45.6872, -121.4041

About Columbia River / Rock Creek

Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop

When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / Rock Creek?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Columbia River / Rock Creek offers river conditions with W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.

How do I get to Columbia River / Rock Creek?

Exit I-84 at Mosier. Drive towards the village, the street curves, and then turn left into the Rock Creek Road. Follow the road for about 0.2 miles, then turn right into the gate which say Rock Creek Access. Follow the dirt road to its end in the parking lot.

Hazards at Columbia River / Rock Creek

Currents, Ships.

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