KiteGlobeColumbia River / Willapa Bay
📍 Portland (Oregon), USA · Kiteboarding spot
Columbia River / Willapa Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Portland (Oregon) in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in June, July, August.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Nearest town | Portland (Oregon) |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Best months | June, July, August |
| Coordinates | 46.3136, -124.0216 |
About Columbia River / Willapa Bay
It all depends on the tide. Low tide: mud flats and 6 inches of butter-smooth water for a mile from shore. High tide: 12 inches to 7 feet of water with the flats closer to shore .
When is the best time to kitesurf at Columbia River / Willapa Bay?
The best time to kite Columbia River / Willapa Bay is June, July, August, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Columbia River / Willapa Bay offers shallow lagoon conditions with S wind, launching from lagoon.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.