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Columbia River / Maryhill State Park

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Washington (USA), Maryhill, Washington (USA)
Coordinates: 45.6821, -120.8227
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Very strong current. The enraged turbulence of currents from the dam flood against the westerly wind swells, creating a creamy phenomenon on which to ride. Pebble beach launch. Be careful when launching and landing. Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to moderate winds, but very steady: 13-25. The wind is usually gusty. Main direction Westerlies. Works in W. Weather in the summer can be 90+°F with water temperatures warm enough for board shorts only in July and August. Shorties come in for June and September. Full wetsuits the rest of the year. Winters are not really kite-able here, with the bitter, blustering Easterly winds bringing snow, hail, and rain. Water: Flat. Features: Camping, Toilet, Parking. Rider ability: Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

2 kn

SE · gusts 2 kn

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Updated 08/10/2026, 02:02:55

Forecast

Wed 7Thu 8Fri 9Sat 10Sun 11Mon 12Tue 13SE00:00NE06:00E12:00E18:00SE00:00NE06:00S12:00SW18:00NW00:00W06:00W12:00W18:00W00:00W06:00W12:00NW18:00NW00:00W06:00NE12:00E18:00NW00:00W06:00SE12:00NE18:00W00:00W06:00W12:00W18:00
Wind scale
Max 35 kn
Max 1.0 m waves
Updated 08/10/2026, 02:02:55

Data: Open-Meteo

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Very strong current. The enraged turbulence of currents from the dam flood against the westerly wind swells, creating a creamy phenomenon on which to ride.

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