About This Spot
Columbia River / Little Baja, Oregon (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Oregon (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With W–WNW–NW winds, peaking from May to September, Columbia River / Little Baja, Oregon (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to moderate winds, but very steady: 13-25. Main direction westerlies. Steady wind.
When to Go
Weather in the summer can be 90+°F with water temperatures warm enough for board shorts only in July and August. Shorties come in for June and September. Full wetsuits the rest of the year. Winters are not really kite-able here, with the bitter, blustering Easterly winds bringing snow, hail, and rain.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Can be a little swell.
Wind & Conditions
W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to moderate winds, but very steady: 13-25. Main direction westerlies. Steady wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Can be a little swell.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
Drive from Portland to Hood River. Stay on I-84 and drive further east until you reach Martin Spring. Drive further towards Squally Point and before you reached the Tooley Lake, stop and park somewhere. No real parking and not easy access. You need to walk a long way over the rail road tracks and through a field of scattered, rusty barbed wires until you reach a small sandy beach. For exact location look out for kites from I-84.
Location
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