KiteGlobeSouth Beach State Park
South Beach State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Salem, 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 | Salem, Portland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 44.6086, -124.0692 |
About South Beach State Park
Nice clean waves which come off the jetty with a tolerable current. With northerly wind flat behind the jetty.
When is the best time to kitesurf at South Beach State Park?
The best time to kite South Beach State Park is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
South Beach State Park offers open ocean conditions with N, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to South Beach State Park?
From Newport drive south on Oregon Coast Hwy over the Yaquina River bridge and take the first right after it and enter the South Beach State Park. Drive west until the road ends and park.
Hazards at South Beach State Park
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.