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Columbia River / Stevenson

📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryUSA
RegionWashington
Nearest townPortland
Water typeRiver
LaunchRiver
Best wind directionE, W
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates45.6925, -121.8800

About Columbia River / Stevenson

A big wide river that flows from the East. Waves develop as wind increases. Lots of space out on the river.

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

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Columbia River / Stevenson offers river conditions with E, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.

How do I get to Columbia River / Stevenson?

Take I-84 East from Portland, get off the interstate at Cascade Locks and cross the Columbia River (Bridge of the Gods) into Washington. Once on the North side of the river, take S.R.14 East to Stevenson (about 3 miles). You will see the kites in the air along the river. Parking is behind the industrial building on the river.

Hazards at Columbia River / Stevenson

Bridge, Stones.

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