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Columbia River / The Hatchery

📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryUSA
RegionWashington
Nearest townPortland
Water typeRiver
LaunchRiver
Best wind directionW
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates45.7231, -121.5580

About Columbia River / The Hatchery

Small to medium waves. Choppy close to shore.

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

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

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

How do I get to Columbia River / The Hatchery?

Cross the Columbia River on the Hood River Bridge, coming from Hood River. Turn left and take State Road 14 west until you reach Home Valley after about 4 miles and turn left into Spring Creek Hatchery Road and park.

Hazards at Columbia River / The Hatchery

Ships.

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