KiteGlobeNelscott Reef
📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot
Nelscott Reef is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon |
| Nearest town | Portland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 44.9510, -124.0230 |
About Nelscott Reef
The beach vanishes on high tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Nelscott Reef?
The best time to kite Nelscott Reef is May, June, July, August, September, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Nelscott Reef offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
Hazards at Nelscott Reef
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.