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Roosevelt / Columbia River kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Roosevelt is a kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River in eastern Washington State, upstream of the John Day Dam. This section of the Columbia Gorge benefits from powerful thermal winds that funnel through the valley from the west during summer. The body of water is a reservoir (Lake Roosevelt) offering flat water conditions. Semi-arid landscape with basalt cliffs typical of eastern Washington. Less crowded spot compared to the classic Gorge sites.
Spot forecast for Roosevelt / Columbia River
Sunrise 07:24 · Sunset 18:06
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Roosevelt / 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…)
319h
in May · 25 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 22 rideable days a month and 319 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is January, at 7 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 54% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is December, with 52 mm.
Monthly averages: Roosevelt / Columbia River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 57 h | 4 °C | 48 mm |
| February | 10.5 | 93 h | 8 °C | 15 mm |
| March | 19.5 | 203 h | 15 °C | 16 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 243 h | 19 °C | 3 mm |
| May | 25.0 | 319 h | 23 °C | 3 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 311 h | 29 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 321 h | 34 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 23.0 | 266 h | 32 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 216 h | 29 °C | 3 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 162 h | 19 °C | 7 mm |
| November | 11.5 | 100 h | 11 °C | 22 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 111 h | 8 °C | 52 mm |
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Technical details of Roosevelt / Columbia River spot
The spot works with winds from WSW, W, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Columbia River reservoir with fresh water. Flat water to light chop conditions. Pleasant water temperature in summer (18-22°C/64-72°F), cool in spring. Moderate current in the main channel. Sandy to rocky bottom. Wide body of water allowing long runs.
Hazards
Thermal winds can increase rapidly in the afternoon with gusts. River current in the main channel. Barge traffic on the Columbia — stay alert and visible. Remote spot with few services — bring water and supplies. Intense heat in summer in this semi-arid area — stay hydrated. Cold water in spring.
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