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Hood River (Columbia Gorge)

Oregon, USA Freestyle intermediate

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Live forecast
6kn
gust 6kn
ESE
Too light / variable

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The Columbia River Gorge funnels strong, steady westerlies against the current to create iconic standing swell — a freestyle and freeride mecca in the USA.

Best season: May, Jun, Jul W

Wind forecast

5-day

Next 24 hours · knots

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Tue
15
gust 25kn
WNW
Wed
12
gust 18kn
WNW
Thu
11
gust 17kn
W
Fri
10
gust 21kn
WNW
Sat
15
gust 22kn
W

Historical wind

Open-Meteo Historical Archive (3-year average)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0kn3kn6kn9kn12kn
Best seasonMayJunJul

Hazards

  • River current
  • Cold water
  • Barge traffic — stay in zones

Facilities

Kite schoolsThe Hatchery / The Event SiteRentals

Gear rental

Hood River (Columbia Gorge) Kite Center
From €65/day · €320/week
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Pro Kite Rental Hood River (Columbia Gorge)
From €80/day · €390/week
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