Overview

Woahink Lake is a freshwater lake located inland, near Florence on Oregon's south-central coast. This lake is nestled in coastal forests, close to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The body of water offers calm and protected conditions, without the dangers of the Pacific Ocean. Northwest thermal winds reach the lake in summer, providing possible sessions in moderate wind. It is a safer alternative to the ocean spots in the Florence area.

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Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:24

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

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Woahink Lake: 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

298h

in July · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 298 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is November, at 8.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 83%13-20 knots · 17%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is January, with 150 mm.

Monthly averages: Woahink Lake

Monthly averages — Woahink Lake — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	13.5	96 h	11 °C	150 mm
February	12.5	86 h	11 °C	62 mm
March	21.5	168 h	12 °C	122 mm
April	24.5	211 h	14 °C	33 mm
May	27.0	237 h	15 °C	26 mm
June	28.5	276 h	17 °C	14 mm
July	30.5	298 h	19 °C	0 mm
August	21.5	173 h	20 °C	9 mm
September	20.5	159 h	19 °C	25 mm
October	12.0	86 h	17 °C	48 mm
November	8.5	71 h	13 °C	143 mm
December	11.0	90 h	12 °C	146 mm

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Technical details of Woahink Lake 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: Intermediate

On the water

Fresh lake water, warmer than the ocean (14-21°C in summer). 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in spring and fall. Flat water without waves, ideal for freestyle and progression. Sandy and muddy bottom in places. Winds are lighter and less consistent than on the coast, filtered by the surrounding forest. Lake size is limited but sufficient for riding.

Hazards

Limited lake size: watch for shores and obstacles. Aquatic vegetation and possible submerged tree stumps. Winds can be irregular and gusty due to surrounding forest creating turbulence. Recreational and fishing boat traffic on the lake, especially on weekends. Cool water that can cause hypothermia during extended sessions. Respect the forest environment and local wildlife.

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EW6494 Florence6.1 km

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FW8579 Florence7.4 km

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