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Fort Stevens North Side is a kitesurfing spot in Fort Stevens State Park, at Oregon's extreme northwest tip, near the mouth of the Columbia River. This historic spot is near the wreck of the Peter Iredale, a ship that ran aground in 1906 whose remains are still visible on the beach. The beach is wide and exposed to Pacific swells, with powerful winds from the northwest. This area marks the junction between the Pacific and the Columbia River, creating dynamic conditions.
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Cold water year-round (10-14°C), 4/3 wetsuit minimum in summer, 5/3 in winter. Powerful waves of 1 to 3 meters with Pacific swell. Extremely complex currents at the junction of the ocean and the Columbia River. Sandy bottom with changing breaking zones. The Peter Iredale wreck remains create a metal obstacle on the beach at high tide. Highly variable conditions depending on tide and swell direction.
Proximity to the Columbia Bar, one of the most dangerous bars in the world ("Graveyard of the Pacific"). Extremely powerful and unpredictable currents at the ocean/river junction. Very dangerous sneaker waves. Peter Iredale metal wreckage on the beach: collision hazard. Massive driftwood. Very cold water risking rapid hypothermia. Frequent fog reducing visibility. Heavy maritime traffic (cargo ships, tugboats).
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