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Arcadia Beach is a kitesurfing spot on Oregon's north coast, between Cannon Beach and Hug Point. This small sandy beach is nestled between rocky headlands, offering an intimate and wild setting. The Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site provides access to a beach relatively sheltered by surrounding headlands, yet still exposed to Pacific swells. Northwest thermal winds blow in summer, offering possible sessions in a spectacular setting.
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Cold water year-round (10-14°C), 4/3 wetsuit minimum in summer, 5/3 in winter. Waves of 1 to 2 meters with swell refraction around headlands. Mixed sandy and rocky bottom. Complex currents around rock formations at beach edges. Riding space limited by beach size between headlands. Conditions are moderate thanks to partial cape protection.
Rocks at beach edges: collision danger if drifting. Riding space limited by headlands. Dangerous sneaker waves, even in this partially sheltered cove. Complex currents around rock formations. Driftwood on the beach. Very cold water risking hypothermia. Beach can be very reduced at high tide. Limited access making emergency evacuation difficult.
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