About This Spot
Nehalem Bay State Park, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds, peaking from March to October, Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Smaller kites here 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
The water is cold but you really don't feel it. A 4 or 5 mm wetsuit is fine. No booties unless you have timid feet. Most of the time you are dying to get out of our suits by a sessions end.
What to Expect
Nice waves, up to 6 feet depending on winds and ocean swell.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
Smaller kites here 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
Nice waves, up to 6 feet depending on winds and ocean swell.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
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 south of the Manzanita at the state park.
Location
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