Oregon North Coast Windsurf and Kiting Spots

The North Oregon Coast is exposed to strong NW swells, closer to Portland and more fickle in nature than the Central and South Coasts. That being said, sailing the North Coast is very rewarding. Manzanita can blow 30 knots when most of the region is struggling to reach low 20s. Oceanside will have the best waves. Roads End will be the best bump and jump. The bays provide great options for winter sailing. Most spots are very easy to get to.

The region provides great surfing too: Seaside Cove (south wind protection), Short Sands, Manzanita, Barview, Cape Meares (south wind protection) Oceanside, Cape Lookout (fog & north wind protection),  Pacific City, Neskowin and the Lincoln City area.

The area provides non sailors plenty of activities as well. Kayaking, Stand up paddle, Horseback Riding, Crabbing, Hiking, Sandlake ATVing.

North Coast NWS Weather Forecast  |  Nort Coast MM5 Forecast Charts  |  Current Conditions

Manzanita   North Oregon Coast

Drive thru the center of town until you hit the beach, you can launch anywhere, however some locals think the south part of the beach by the houses is a better place to launch. The wind is often very “on ... Read More

Season	Wind	Best for	Most suited for
April - September	North	Bump & Jump	Windsurfing, Kiting, Surfing

Nehalem Bay   North Oregon Coast

Getting There Off the 101 just south of Manzanita, take the road to the Nehalem State Park. Drive for 10 mn. The launch is by the boat launch at the end of the Nehalem State Park. You will need an oregon ... Read More

Season	Wind	Best for	Most suited for
October - March	South	Flat Water Blasting, Foil	Windsurfing

Barview Jetty   North Oregon Coast

This is a south wind sailing spot mostly for advanced sailors. With the right conditions, it can be really fun. Launch is on the north side of the Barview Jetty. Turn off the 101 shortly after Garibaldi ... Read More

Season	Wind	Best for	Most suited for
October - March	South	Wave Riding. Bump & Jump	Windsurfing, Kiting, Surfing

Bayocean Spit   (Barview South Jetty) - North Oregon Coast

Hard to get to, but regularly sailed by kiters and surfed by the local crew. Getting there is tricky. Kiters & Surfers will park on the North Jetty and paddle across the channel with their gear. Sailing ... Read More

Season	Wind	Best for	Most suited for
April - September	North	Wave Riding. Bump & Jump	Kiting, Surfing

Cape Meares Lake   North Oregon Coast

Getting There Easy access: Go to Tillamook, then take Bay Ocean road, to go to the town of Cap Meares. Once you get to the dike, keep going and park at the boat launch. This is a SW, W, NW wind ... Read More

Season	Wind	Best for	Most suited for
Year Round	SW, W, NW	Flat Water Blasting, Foil	Windsurfing

Oceanside   North Oregon Coast

You can park anywhere along the beach, but not in front of the waste water treatment station. This spot can often have some very nice waves. Often gusty but the waves are worth it. Be ready to move up ... Read More

Season	Wind	Best for	Most suited for
April - September	North	DTL Wave Riding	Windsurfing

Netarts Bay   North Oregon Coast

Getting There Easy access: Go to Cape Lookout, keep driving north descending into the bay; or from the 101 go towards Oceanside and take the directions towards Netarts bay. The launch is by ... Read More

Season	Wind	Best for	Most suited for
October - May	South	Flat Water Blasting, Bumps, Foil	Windsurfing

Roads End   Lincoln City - North Oregon Coast

Flagged as a North wind spot, it is actually regularly ridden by the local kite crew on south winds. But given how big the south swells can get, and how tricky the beach break is, we don't recommend this ... Read More

Season	Wind	Best for	Most suited for
April - September	North	Bump & Jump	Windsurfing, Kiting