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Waterplay Beach is a kitesurfing spot located in the famous Columbia River Gorge, near Hood River, Oregon. The Gorge is considered one of the best kitesurfing spots in the world, thanks to the Venturi effect created by the canyon walls that accelerates west thermal winds. Conditions are reliable and powerful from June through September, with flat water protected by the riverbank. Hood River is the world capital of kitesurfing and windsurfing.
Open all year round
Intermediate
River water body with flat to choppy conditions. Fresh and cool water (14-20°C/57-68°F), a 3/2 wetsuit is recommended. Sandy and rocky bottom in places. River current is constant (3-5 km/h) and must be accounted for. Thermal winds create short chop when wind opposes current. Large riding area in the gorge.
Constant river current that can carry riders downstream. Very strong winds (25-40 knots) frequent with gusts — the gorge amplifies the wind. Commercial barge and recreational boat traffic. Submerged rocks in some areas. Driftwood and debris in the river. Winds can be turbulent near canyon walls. Cold water early and late in the season.
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