Overview

Coos Bay North is a kitesurfing spot located on the north coast of Coos Bay on Oregon's south coast. This Pacific-exposed coastal spot offers powerful conditions with significant waves and strong northwest winds. The proximity to the Coos Bay entrance adds complex currents. The spot is suited for advanced riders due to the demanding conditions of the Oregon coast.

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Spot forecast for Coos Bay North

Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:26

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.5 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October Low tide 01:02 · 1.1 m High tide 08:20 · 2.4 m Low tide 13:27 · 2 m High tide 18:48 · 2.5 m
Tuesday 20 October Low tide 02:00 · 1.1 m High tide 09:04 · 2.5 m Low tide 14:40 · 1.8 m High tide 20:06 · 2.5 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 02:50 · 1.1 m High tide 09:37 · 2.6 m Low tide 15:34 · 1.6 m High tide 21:12 · 2.5 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 03:34 · 1.1 m High tide 10:06 · 2.8 m Low tide 16:17 · 1.3 m High tide 22:09 · 2.6 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 04:12 · 1.1 m High tide 10:33 · 2.9 m Low tide 16:56 · 1 m High tide 23:01 · 2.7 m

Coos Bay North: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

287h

in May · 28 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 24 rideable days a month and 287 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is November, at 11.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 79%13-20 knots · 21%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 79% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 11 °C. The wettest month is November, with 138 mm.

Monthly averages: Coos Bay North

Monthly averages — Coos Bay North — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	18.0	124 h	12 °C	124 mm
February	15.0	105 h	11 °C	59 mm
March	23.0	194 h	12 °C	123 mm
April	24.0	245 h	13 °C	16 mm
May	28.0	287 h	15 °C	18 mm
June	26.5	279 h	16 °C	12 mm
July	26.5	283 h	17 °C	1 mm
August	21.5	163 h	18 °C	6 mm
September	21.0	175 h	18 °C	10 mm
October	15.0	98 h	16 °C	31 mm
November	11.5	80 h	13 °C	138 mm
December	12.5	89 h	12 °C	109 mm

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Technical details of Coos Bay North spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Exposed ocean spot with waves of 1 to 3m. Water is cold (10-14°C/50-57°F), a 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit is essential. Sandy bottom. Powerful shore break. Strong currents related to the bay entrance and tides. Large tidal range affecting riding conditions.

Hazards

Very strong currents at the Coos Bay entrance. Frequent rip currents. Massive shore break. Very cold water — hypothermia. Sneaker waves. Massive driftwood. Frequent fog. Maritime traffic at the port entrance. North jetty — keep your distance. Large tidal range creating changing conditions.

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