About This Spot
Manzanita, Oregon (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Oregon (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds, peaking from March to October, Manzanita, Oregon (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
NW wind is the cleanest. Anything with East will be gusty. Can be very windy here 25+. Smaller kites for Manzanita as it usually blows 10mph stronger than the rest of the coast. NW winds accelerate at Cape Neahkahnie north of Manzanita, offering solid and often very windy conditions from Manzanita down to Nehalem Bay State Park.
When to Go
Season from spring thru fall. Always need a full wetsuit 5/3mm or so. Air temps from 50-70°F. Water in the 50's°F all year round.
What to Expect
Waves vary from flat to huge depending on the groundswell.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
NW wind is the cleanest. Anything with East will be gusty. Can be very windy here 25+. Smaller kites for Manzanita as it usually blows 10mph stronger than the rest of the coast. NW winds accelerate at Cape Neahkahnie north of Manzanita, offering solid and often very windy conditions from Manzanita down to Nehalem Bay State Park.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Waves vary from flat to huge depending on the groundswell.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Drive from Portland about 1.5 hours. From Portland drive west to the coast and get onto 101. Depending where you hit the coast drive either south or north to Manzanita. Get on the beach at the North of the city.
Location
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