KiteGlobeColumbia River / Rooster Rock
📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot
Columbia River / Rooster Rock is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with river conditions and prevailing E, W wind, best ridden in August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon |
| Nearest town | Portland |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River |
| Best wind direction | E, W |
| Best months | August, September |
| Coordinates | 45.5471, -122.2370 |
About Columbia River / Rooster Rock
River water, flat/chop or swell. Tides of the Columbia can make it hard to stay up wind when the east blows. Waves not too harsh.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / Rooster Rock?
The best time to kite Columbia River / Rooster Rock is August, September, when the E, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Columbia River / Rooster Rock offers river conditions with E, W wind, launching from river.
How do I get to Columbia River / Rooster Rock?
With a car take I-84 from Portland to the Rooster Rock State Park exit (about 25 minutes).
Hazards at Columbia River / Rooster Rock
Currents, Ships, Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.