About This Spot
Columbia River / The Bridge, Washington (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Washington (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–W winds, peaking from June to September, Columbia River / The Bridge, Washington (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. The wind is usually gusty. Main direction westerlies. Works in SW and W. With the right wind direction the wind is nice and steady with good strength.
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
Rolling swells, big with smooth water.
Wind & Conditions
SW · W
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. The wind is usually gusty. Main direction westerlies. Works in SW and W. With the right wind direction the wind is nice and steady with good strength.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Rolling swells, big with smooth water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
From Portland get to Hood River. In Hood River get to the sand bar in Columbia River and launch from there. Then you need to go upwind to the north of the river to the bridge over the White Salmon River. There is very limited parking on Washington 14. Back in parking only. Walk along fence toward bridge, cross under bridge to limited launch area. Stay off railroad tracks!
Location
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