Rockaway Beach
📍 Portland, USA · Kiteboarding spot
Rockaway Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Portland in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, 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 | N, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 45.6147, -123.9455 |
About Rockaway Beach
Depending on the swell small to big waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Rockaway Beach?
The best time to kite Rockaway Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Rockaway Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Rockaway Beach?
From Portland drive west on 26. On the coast take 101 south until you hit Rockaway Beach.
View Rockaway Beach on the interactive map →Other kite spots near Rockaway Beach
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.