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Stonehenge / Columbia River kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Stonehenge is a kitesurfing spot on the Columbia River in the eastern Gorge, on the Washington side. Named after the nearby Stonehenge replica (Sam Hill's war memorial), this spot offers access to the Columbia in a powerful thermal wind zone. The reservoir body of water offers flat water conditions. Located between Maryhill and Roosevelt, in the characteristic semi-arid landscape of the eastern Gorge with panoramic views of the river and hills.
Spot forecast for Stonehenge / Columbia River
Sunrise 07:26 · Sunset 18:08
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Stonehenge / 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…)
257h
in July · 24 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 257 hours of usable wind, at 26 °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 — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is December, with 85 mm.
Monthly averages: Stonehenge / Columbia River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 33 h | 4 °C | 68 mm |
| February | 8.5 | 55 h | 8 °C | 29 mm |
| March | 16.0 | 104 h | 15 °C | 16 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 182 h | 19 °C | 7 mm |
| May | 21.5 | 248 h | 23 °C | 7 mm |
| June | 23.0 | 246 h | 28 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 257 h | 34 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 20.5 | 194 h | 32 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 139 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| October | 14.5 | 98 h | 19 °C | 7 mm |
| November | 8.5 | 52 h | 11 °C | 36 mm |
| December | 10.0 | 59 h | 8 °C | 85 mm |
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Technical details of Stonehenge / 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. Pleasant temperature in summer (19-23°C/66-73°F). Flat water to light chop. Moderate current. Sandy to rocky bottom. Good riding area with space for long runs.
Hazards
Thermal winds can increase rapidly in the afternoon. Current in the main channel. Barge traffic. Intense summer heat — stay hydrated. Spot with few services. Cliffs and rugged terrain around the spot.
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