KiteGlobeGearhart
Gearhart is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon |
| Nearest town | Portland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 46.0310, -123.9295 |
About Gearhart
Waves range from flat calm to overhead all summer long. The conditions are continually changing and creating a new playground daily. Predominant swells are from the North/Northwest and a clean 6 foot swell is not uncommon in the middle of summer. This is not chop, these are real waves with real potential. Surfing is best in the winter when the big swells hit the infamous breaks in this area. But you must love big waves to surf the winter here.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Gearhart?
The best time to kite Gearhart is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gearhart offers open ocean conditions with N, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gearhart?
There is only one road through this area: HWY 101. Get to Seaside Oregon, take 101 North to Gearhart. Take a left. Drive until you hit the sand. Drive onto the beach with a 4x4.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.