Hood River Event Site
Hood River, United States
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.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Wind directions: W, NW
Water: Flat
Bottom: Sand
Sports: Wingfoil
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.