Overview

Shipwreck is a kitesurfing spot on Oregon's northwest coast, near Warrenton and Fort Stevens State Park. The evocative name refers to the many shipwrecks that dot this section of coast, testimony to the formidable maritime conditions of the region. The beach is wide and wild, exposed to powerful North Pacific swells. Northwest winds are regular in summer. This spot offers a unique atmosphere with a sense of isolation and ocean power.

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Spot forecast for Shipwreck

Sunrise 07:40 · Sunset 18:20

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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 1.9 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October Low tide 01:20 · 1.2 m High tide 08:33 · 2.6 m Low tide 13:48 · 2.1 m High tide 19:16 · 2.7 m
Tuesday 20 October Low tide 02:21 · 1.2 m High tide 09:19 · 2.8 m Low tide 15:01 · 1.9 m High tide 20:32 · 2.7 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 03:12 · 1.2 m High tide 09:54 · 2.9 m Low tide 15:54 · 1.7 m High tide 21:36 · 2.8 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 03:56 · 1.2 m High tide 10:25 · 3.1 m Low tide 16:38 · 1.4 m High tide 22:31 · 2.9 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 04:36 · 1.2 m High tide 10:54 · 3.2 m Low tide 17:17 · 1.1 m High tide 23:21 · 3 m

Shipwreck: 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

340h

in May · 30 rideable days

The season runs from March to August, peaking in May: 27 rideable days a month and 340 hours of usable wind, at 15 °C. The low point is January, at 13 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 72%13-20 knots · 25%21-30 knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 72% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is December, with 188 mm.

Monthly averages: Shipwreck

Monthly averages — Shipwreck — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	13.0	109 h	9 °C	110 mm
February	15.5	113 h	9 °C	112 mm
March	25.5	208 h	11 °C	106 mm
April	27.5	276 h	13 °C	37 mm
May	30.0	340 h	14 °C	34 mm
June	27.5	326 h	16 °C	28 mm
July	28.5	310 h	18 °C	2 mm
August	24.0	203 h	19 °C	25 mm
September	21.0	163 h	18 °C	53 mm
October	19.0	144 h	15 °C	97 mm
November	16.5	124 h	11 °C	182 mm
December	18.5	133 h	10 °C	188 mm

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Technical details of Shipwreck 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

Cold water year-round (10-14°C), 4/3 wetsuit minimum in summer, 5/3 in winter. Powerful waves of 1 to 3 meters with Pacific swell. Sandy bottom with possible debris from historic shipwrecks. Very powerful rip currents in this zone influenced by the Columbia River mouth. Conditions can change rapidly with tide and swell direction.

Hazards

Historically dangerous zone for navigation: numerous shipwrecks testify to extreme conditions. Columbia Bar influence: powerful and unpredictable currents. Very dangerous sneaker waves. Possible metal debris on beach or in shallow water (shipwreck remains). Violent rip currents. Massive driftwood. Very cold water risking hypothermia. Frequent fog. Isolated spot with distant rescue services.

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