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Maryhill State Park / Columbia River kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Maryhill State Park is a renowned kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River in the eastern part of the Gorge, on the Washington side. Located near the famous Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge replica, it's one of the most popular spots in the eastern Gorge. The state park offers excellent facilities with a developed beach, camping, and services. Powerful thermal winds from the west provide reliable conditions from June through September. Wide body of water with flat water ideal for progression.
Spot forecast for Maryhill State Park / Columbia River
Sunrise 07:27 · Sunset 18:09
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Maryhill State Park / 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…)
221h
in June · 22.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in June: 19 rideable days a month and 221 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is January, at 4 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 66% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is December, with 94 mm.
Monthly averages: Maryhill State Park / Columbia River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 31 h | 4 °C | 74 mm |
| February | 7.5 | 53 h | 8 °C | 30 mm |
| March | 15.5 | 102 h | 14 °C | 22 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 171 h | 18 °C | 8 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 232 h | 23 °C | 6 mm |
| June | 22.5 | 221 h | 28 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 22.5 | 235 h | 34 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 19.0 | 176 h | 32 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 124 h | 29 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 14.0 | 90 h | 19 °C | 7 mm |
| November | 8.5 | 50 h | 11 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 8.5 | 61 h | 8 °C | 94 mm |
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Technical details of Maryhill State Park / 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 pleasant fresh water in summer (19-23°C/66-73°F). Shorty or 3/2mm wetsuit sufficient in midsummer. Flat water to light chop — excellent conditions for progression. Moderate current. Sandy bottom in the swimming area, rocky further out. Vast riding area.
Hazards
Thermal winds can be very strong in the afternoon with gusts. Current in the main channel. Barge traffic on the Columbia. Intense summer heat in this semi-arid area (40°C/104°F+ possible). Busy swimming area — watch for swimmers. State park — parking pass required (Discover Pass).
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