About This Spot
South Beach 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 Flat and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NW–NNW winds, peaking from May to September, South Beach State Park, Oregon (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Lots of wind. Small kites needed. You can almost always count on wind here when North Coast beaches are too light to kite. Directly beneath the jetty the NW is sideshore, but a bit further south N is sideshore.
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
Nice clean waves which come off the jetty with a tolerable current. With northerly wind flat behind the jetty.
Wind & Conditions
N · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Lots of wind. Small kites needed. You can almost always count on wind here when North Coast beaches are too light to kite. Directly beneath the jetty the NW is sideshore, but a bit further south N is sideshore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nice clean waves which come off the jetty with a tolerable current. With northerly wind flat behind the jetty.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Newport drive south on Oregon Coast Hwy over the Yaquina River bridge and take the first right after it and enter the South Beach State Park. Drive west until the road ends and park.
Location
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