Columbia River / The Hatchery

Small to medium waves. Choppy close to shore. Small rocky beach. Ample windsurfers on most days. Best to keep your good wind karma and kite elsewhere with a safer launch. Grass to rig on. 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. 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. Water: Chop, Smallwave, Mediumwave. Features: Toilet, Parking. Rider ability: Intermediate, Expert.

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