Hood River at a glance
- Windiest months
- May-AugModel data
- Average wind
- 12 to 13 knots in May-Aug and Dec-Jan, average of all daytime hoursModel data
- Level
- Advanced
- Water
- Medium waves (1-2 m), Deep water
Model data: weather records from Open-Meteo for this area, not a wind meter on the beach.
Hood River month by month
| Month | Avg wind | Session days | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 kn | 84% | 1°C |
| Feb | 11 kn | 75% | 3°C |
| Mar | 11 kn | 75% | 6°C |
| Apr | 11 kn | 68% | 10°C |
| May | 12 kn | 74% | 14°C |
| Jun | 12 kn | 77% | 17°C |
| Jul | 13 kn | 82% | 21°C |
| Aug | 12 kn | 83% | 22°C |
| Sep | 12 kn | 78% | 18°C |
| Oct | 11 kn | 78% | 11°C |
| Nov | 11 kn | 80% | 6°C |
| Dec | 13 kn | 90% | 4°C |
Model data from Open-Meteo, Jan 2023 to Sep 2026 (about 3.5 years), daytime 9:00 to 18:00. Session days: days with at least 2 hours in a row of 11+ knots (or 16+ knot gusts) between 11:00 and 19:00. Not a wind meter on the beach.
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How windy Hood River usually isWindy May-AugWindy May-Aug
Each bar: how often it blew between 9:00 and 18:00 in that month, counted over about 3.5 years of weather records for this area. Not a wind meter on the beach: where hills or a gap speed the wind up (Canaries, Tarifa), it often blows more than this shows.
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Dougs
Verified by members who've sailed here · Advanced · Medium waves (1-2 m)
An advanced spot suited for afternoon sessions.
The Hatch
Verified by members who've sailed here · Advanced · Deep water
An advanced spot, best for a morning session.
Pinned by Derek R.✓ Confirmed by 1 riderInfo from 1 rider
An advanced spot suited for afternoon sessions.
Westerly winds blow through summer. Swells appear when it hits 20 knots.
Written from riders' notes, edited by NP7.
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Pinned by Derek R.
An advanced spot, best for a morning session.
Westerly winds through summer. Once it hits 20 knots, the famous swells come in.
Written from riders' notes, edited by NP7.
No one has said yet what to watch out for here, or how easy it is to launch.
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