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Stevenson / Columbia River kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Stevenson is a kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River in the Gorge, on the Washington side. Located across from Cascade Locks (Oregon), this area benefits from powerful thermal winds that funnel through the Gorge from the west during summer. The river offers flat water to moderate chop conditions. Stevenson is in the western part of the Gorge where thermal winds begin to strengthen. Spectacular setting between the forested cliffs of the Columbia Gorge.
Spot forecast for Stevenson / Columbia River
Sunrise 07:31 · Sunset 18:13
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Stevenson / 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…)
366h
in July · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 366 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 6 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 92% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 5 °C. The wettest month is December, with 369 mm.
Monthly averages: Stevenson / Columbia River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | 45 h | 5 °C | 271 mm |
| February | 8.5 | 61 h | 8 °C | 147 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 114 h | 13 °C | 103 mm |
| April | 21.0 | 209 h | 17 °C | 44 mm |
| May | 24.5 | 286 h | 20 °C | 37 mm |
| June | 26.5 | 328 h | 25 °C | 28 mm |
| July | 29.5 | 366 h | 29 °C | 2 mm |
| August | 26.5 | 269 h | 29 °C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 226 h | 26 °C | 5 mm |
| October | 14.5 | 102 h | 17 °C | 84 mm |
| November | 10.0 | 65 h | 10 °C | 199 mm |
| December | 10.5 | 62 h | 9 °C | 369 mm |
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Technical details of Stevenson / Columbia River spot
The spot works with winds from SW, WSW, W, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
River riding on the Columbia with cool fresh water (12-18°C/54-64°F in summer). A 3/2 to 4/3mm wetsuit depending on season. Flat water to moderate wind chop from thermal winds. Moderate river current. Rocky to sandy bottom. River width allows good runs but watch the current.
Hazards
Gorge thermal winds can be very strong and gusty, especially in the afternoon. Columbia River current can carry riders downstream. Barge and boat traffic — stay alert. Submerged rocks near the shores. Cold water in spring and fall. Thunderstorms possible in summer.
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