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Walton Beach / Columbia River kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Oregon
Overview
Walton Beach is a kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River, in north Portland's metropolitan area, Oregon, near Sauvie Island. This spot offers river access in a semi-rural setting, at the transition between Portland's urban zone and Sauvie Island's agricultural countryside. Westerly thermal winds are moderate in this river section, offering accessible conditions. The spot is popular with Portland riders looking for an alternative to the Gorge spots.
Spot forecast for Walton Beach / Columbia River
Sunrise 07:34 · Sunset 18:16
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Walton Beach / 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…)
18h
in April · 5 rideable days
The season runs from April to June, peaking in April: 3 rideable days a month and 18 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is August, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 98% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is December, with 165 mm.
Monthly averages: Walton Beach / Columbia River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5 | 4 h | 7 °C | 154 mm |
| February | 0.5 | 5 h | 9 °C | 89 mm |
| March | 1.0 | 9 h | 13 °C | 100 mm |
| April | 5.0 | 18 h | 17 °C | 43 mm |
| May | 3.5 | 22 h | 20 °C | 28 mm |
| June | 1.5 | 9 h | 23 °C | 19 mm |
| July | 0.5 | 2 h | 28 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 1 h | 27 °C | 20 mm |
| September | 0.5 | 5 h | 25 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 0.0 | 3 h | 17 °C | 109 mm |
| November | 1.0 | 5 h | 11 °C | 156 mm |
| December | 0.5 | 5 h | 9 °C | 165 mm |
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Technical details of Walton Beach / Columbia River spot
The spot works with winds from SW, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Fresh water from the Columbia River, cool to temperate (13-20°C in summer). 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in spring and fall. Moderate river current. Generally flat surface with slight chop during thermal winds. Westerly winds at 12-22 knots in summer, less powerful than in the Gorge. Wide waterway near Sauvie Island with shallow areas.
Hazards
River traffic: frequent barges, tugboats, and recreational boats. River current that can carry riders downstream. Proximity to Sauvie Island with protected wildlife areas. Power lines in some areas: check before riding. Cold water outside summer. Heavy recreational boat traffic on weekends. Shallow areas with possible submerged tree stumps.
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