Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) kitesurfing spot

🌍Oregon (USA)·North America

Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA)

◆ Intermediate▲ ExpertRiverWind sports destination

Wind

SW–WSW–W

Best Season

Jun–Sep

Water

Chop · Small waves

About This Spot

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

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

With SW–WSW–W winds, peaking from June to September, Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Wind goes psycho when from the North. Forecasts reliable. Rufus works when there is a cloud line on Hood River, sucking the wind straight east. Winds can be very steady but also very gusty.

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When to Go

Temps range from full suit in spring to shorty in summer.

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What to Expect

This is the Gorge, kiting on the Columbia River. Conditions range from chop to rolling swell when it has 30+ knots. Fast current, do not ride alone or you can loose your board quickly.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

SW · WSW · W · WNW
Best wind direction

Wind goes psycho when from the North. Forecasts reliable. Rufus works when there is a cloud line on Hood River, sucking the wind straight east. Winds can be very steady but also very gusty.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ChopSmall wavesMedium waves

This is the Gorge, kiting on the Columbia River. Conditions range from chop to rolling swell when it has 30+ knots. Fast current, do not ride alone or you can loose your board quickly.

Small beachSandPebblesRocks💧 Cloudy

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Take Rufus exit from I84 about 1 1/2 hours east of Portland airport or 40 min east from Hood River. Off freeway, head towards the river, take a left and go to the end of the road.

Location

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Columbia River / Rufus, Oregon (USA)

45.6930°N, -120.7547°E

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