KiteGlobeColumbia River / The Bridge
Columbia River / The Bridge is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with river conditions and prevailing SW, W wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Nearest town | Portland |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River |
| Best wind direction | SW, W |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 45.7283, -121.5220 |
About Columbia River / The Bridge
Rolling swells, big with smooth water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / The Bridge?
The best time to kite Columbia River / The Bridge is June, July, August, September, when the SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Columbia River / The Bridge offers river conditions with SW, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.
How do I get to Columbia River / The Bridge?
From Portland get to Hood River. In Hood River get to the sand bar in Columbia River and launch from there. Then you need to go upwind to the north of the river to the bridge over the White Salmon River. There is very limited parking on Washington 14. Back in parking only. Walk along fence toward bridge, cross under bridge to limited launch area. Stay off railroad tracks!
Hazards at Columbia River / The Bridge
Currents, Ships, Fishernets, Buoys, Bridge, Rocks, Stones.
View Columbia River / The Bridge on the interactive map →Other kite spots near Columbia River / The Bridge
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.