KiteGlobePistol River
📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot
Pistol River is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in 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 | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 42.2927, -124.4087 |
About Pistol River
Waves can get very big.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Pistol River?
The best time to kite Pistol River is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Pistol River offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Pistol River?
From Portland drive south on 5. Then get on 101 and until you hit Gold Beach and further south Pistol River.
Hazards at Pistol River
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.