About this spot
The Columbia River Gorge is a natural wind tunnel between Oregon and Washington, delivering some of the most consistent and powerful river-wind conditions in the world. The Event Site is the hub of it all.
Current conditions
GUSTY×WINDY
Typical conditions
Ideal wind directions
WNW
Best months
MayJunJulAugSep
Water type
Flat water
Bottom type
Sand
Local tips
“The Gorge wind usually kicks in around noon. Upstream is flatter, downstream gets choppier. Water is cold year-round — wetsuit required. Hood River town has a great gear scene.”
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