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Indian Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Oregon
Overview
Indian Beach is a kitesurfing spot located in Ecola State Park, near Cannon Beach on Oregon's north coast. This isolated and spectacular beach is nestled between dramatic cliffs covered with old-growth forests. The spot is famous for its wild beauty (filming location for The Goonies). Conditions are extreme with powerful waves, pervasive rocks, and dangerous currents. Reserved exclusively for experts.
Spot forecast for Indian Beach
Sunrise 07:40 · Sunset 18:21
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.9 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.6 m Low tide · 2.1 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.7 m Low tide · 1.9 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.9 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 2.8 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.2 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2.9 m
Indian Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
307h
in May · 27 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in May: 26 rideable days a month and 307 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is January, at 16.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is December, with 214 mm.
Monthly averages: Indian Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5 | 143 h | 9 °C | 132 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 131 h | 9 °C | 130 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 237 h | 11 °C | 130 mm |
| April | 26.0 | 264 h | 12 °C | 55 mm |
| May | 27.0 | 307 h | 14 °C | 46 mm |
| June | 24.5 | 284 h | 15 °C | 47 mm |
| July | 26.0 | 280 h | 18 °C | 3 mm |
| August | 21.5 | 188 h | 18 °C | 15 mm |
| September | 19.5 | 155 h | 18 °C | 32 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 176 h | 15 °C | 124 mm |
| November | 19.5 | 151 h | 11 °C | 172 mm |
| December | 22.0 | 164 h | 10 °C | 214 mm |
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Technical details of Indian Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Expert
On the water
Very exposed ocean spot with waves of 1 to 4m. Water is cold (10-14°C/50-57°F), a 5/3 wetsuit with hood is recommended. Rocky and sandy bottom with numerous reefs. Powerful shore break on rocks. Violent currents between rock formations. Ecola Park's cliffs create wind channeling effects.
Hazards
Pervasive rocks and reefs — extreme collision danger. Violent and unpredictable currents between rock formations. Shore break on rocks — extremely dangerous. Very cold water — rapid hypothermia. Sneaker waves. Unstable cliffs — rockfall possible. Difficult access via park trail. No rescue services nearby. Massive driftwood. Most dangerous area on Oregon's north coast.
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