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Prescott Beach / Columbia River kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Oregon
Overview
Prescott Beach is a kitesurfing spot located on the Columbia River, in the lower river section in Oregon. This river spot benefits from west to northwest winds blowing up the river, particularly reliable in summer. The area is tidally influenced due to the relative proximity of the ocean. The wide, flat water body offers good conditions for intermediate riders.
Spot forecast for Prescott Beach / Columbia River
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:16
Next tides
- Low tide · 1.1 m
- High tide · 3 m
- Low tide · 1.8 m
- High tide · 2.9 m
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Prescott Beach / 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…)
156h
in July · 23.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 16 rideable days a month and 156 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is December, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 100% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is November, with 153 mm.
Monthly averages: Prescott Beach / Columbia River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5 | 11 h | 7 °C | 117 mm |
| February | 1.5 | 6 h | 9 °C | 95 mm |
| March | 2.5 | 15 h | 12 °C | 106 mm |
| April | 11.0 | 64 h | 16 °C | 53 mm |
| May | 14.5 | 89 h | 19 °C | 31 mm |
| June | 18.0 | 102 h | 22 °C | 37 mm |
| July | 23.5 | 156 h | 27 °C | 3 mm |
| August | 17.5 | 92 h | 26 °C | 8 mm |
| September | 11.0 | 56 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
| October | 1.5 | 8 h | 17 °C | 103 mm |
| November | 1.0 | 4 h | 11 °C | 153 mm |
| December | 0.0 | 3 h | 9 °C | 146 mm |
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Technical details of Prescott Beach / Columbia River spot
The spot works with winds from SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Wide river water body with flat to choppy conditions. Fresh and cool water (12-19°C/54-66°F), a 3/2 or 4/3 wetsuit depending on season. Sandy and muddy bottom. Tidal currents and river current present. The Columbia River is very wide in this section, offering plenty of space. Variable sandbars depending on water level.
Hazards
Combined currents (tidal + river) can be strong. Commercial maritime traffic (barges, tugboats, cargo ships). Driftwood and debris in the river — collision danger. Cold water — wetsuit necessary. Shifting sandbars. Possible fog, especially in the morning. Wind can be gusty around river bends.
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