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Mile 118 / Columbia River kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Mile 118 is a kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River in the eastern part of the Gorge, on the Washington side. This area benefits from thermal winds that funnel up the Columbia Valley from the west. The body of water is a reservoir offering flat water conditions. Semi-arid landscape with dry grass-covered hills and basalt cliffs. Less crowded than the classic Hood River sites, offering more space and solitude.
Spot forecast for Mile 118 / Columbia River
Sunrise 07:25 · Sunset 18:07
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Mile 118 / 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…)
280h
in July · 24.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 21 rideable days a month and 280 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is January, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 61% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is December, with 61 mm.
Monthly averages: Mile 118 / Columbia River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 39 h | 4 °C | 59 mm |
| February | 8.5 | 58 h | 8 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 149 h | 15 °C | 17 mm |
| April | 18.5 | 206 h | 19 °C | 5 mm |
| May | 23.5 | 287 h | 23 °C | 9 mm |
| June | 24.0 | 290 h | 28 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 24.5 | 280 h | 34 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 237 h | 32 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 19.0 | 168 h | 29 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 122 h | 19 °C | 6 mm |
| November | 9.5 | 59 h | 11 °C | 33 mm |
| December | 10.0 | 57 h | 8 °C | 61 mm |
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Technical details of Mile 118 / 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 reservoir with fresh water. Flat water to light chop. Pleasant 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. Current in the Columbia's main channel. Barge traffic — stay alert. Remote spot with few services. Intense summer heat — stay hydrated. Rattlesnakes possible on the shores in this semi-arid area.
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