KiteGlobeNehalem Bay State Park
Nehalem Bay State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing 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 | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 45.6684, -123.9402 |
About Nehalem Bay State Park
Nice waves, up to 6 feet depending on winds and ocean swell.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Nehalem Bay State Park?
The best time to kite Nehalem Bay State Park is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Nehalem Bay State Park offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Nehalem Bay State Park?
From Portland drive west to the coast and get onto 101. Depending where you hit the coast drive either south or north to Manzanita. Get on the beach at the south of the Manzanita at the state park.
Hazards at Nehalem Bay State Park
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.