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Port Kelley - Columbia River kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Port Kelley is a kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River in eastern Washington, near Wallula. This area benefits from thermal winds that funnel up the Columbia Valley from the west, providing consistent conditions during summer months. The wide river offers flat water to light chop riding conditions with moderate current. The semi-arid landscape typical of eastern Washington surrounds this remote spot.
Spot forecast for Port Kelley - Columbia River
Sunrise 07:19 · Sunset 18:01
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Port Kelley - Columbia River: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
154h
in May · 18.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in May: 17 rideable days a month and 154 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is January, at 2 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is December, with 52 mm.
Monthly averages: Port Kelley - Columbia River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0 | 13 h | 4 °C | 35 mm |
| February | 4.0 | 29 h | 8 °C | 24 mm |
| March | 15.5 | 93 h | 15 °C | 19 mm |
| April | 15.5 | 120 h | 19 °C | 12 mm |
| May | 18.5 | 154 h | 24 °C | 22 mm |
| June | 17.5 | 166 h | 29 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 18.5 | 141 h | 34 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 14.5 | 98 h | 32 °C | 1 mm |
| September | 9.5 | 59 h | 29 °C | 6 mm |
| October | 8.5 | 50 h | 18 °C | 9 mm |
| November | 6.5 | 31 h | 11 °C | 34 mm |
| December | 6.5 | 28 h | 7 °C | 52 mm |
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Technical details of Port Kelley - Columbia River spot
The spot works with winds from WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
River riding with moderate current. Flat water to light chop depending on wind strength. The wide river provides a good riding area. Fresh water at pleasant summer temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F), cooler in spring and fall. Sandy to rocky bottom in places.
Hazards
River current can be strong in spring during snowmelt. Barge and boat traffic on the Columbia River — stay vigilant. Remote spot with few nearby services. Thermal wind can increase rapidly in the afternoon. Cold water in spring requires an appropriate wetsuit.
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