Columbia River / Roosevelt, Washington (USA) kitesurfing spot

🌍Washington (USA)·North America

Columbia River / Roosevelt, Washington (USA)

◆ Intermediate▲ ExpertRiverWind sports destination

Wind

W–WNW–NW

Best Season

Jun–Oct

Water

Flat · Chop

About This Spot

Columbia River / Roosevelt, Washington (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Washington (USA).

Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With W–WNW–NW winds, peaking from June to October, Columbia River / Roosevelt, Washington (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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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. Clean, solid wind. Main direction westerlies. Works in NW, W.

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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.

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What to Expect

Moderate swell and wide-open space.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

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. Clean, solid wind. Main direction westerlies. Works in NW, W.

Best Months

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Dec

Water Conditions

FlatChopSmall waves

Moderate swell and wide-open space.

Small beachGrassSandPebbles💧 Cloudy

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Get onto I-84 and drive east. Cross Maryhill Bridge over the river and follow signs to Roosevelt and find the club.

Location

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Columbia River / Roosevelt, Washington (USA)

45.7318°N, -120.2208°E

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