If the tide is flowing with the wind one's appearent wind speed is deceased and conversely, if the tide is running out or opposing the wind it increases one's appearent wind speed. I believe the delay from the high tide time at the mouth of the Columbia is appox 5 plus hours at SI, even more for spots like Rooster Rock etc. "With regards to the tide, the ocean affects the flow of the Columbia river all the way up to the first/last dam which in Bonneville. (see graphic - note the beached boat is gone but kiters try to stay North of the last stairway)
Rig kites up by the wall and run your lines out sideways. Packing up or stacking kites when not in use When the launch area is crowded, please help out by: More tips and guidelines from local riders: Cars get broken into often, so make sure to hide your valuables. This will ensure you have plenty of room to go downwind before getting into areas of the beach with non-kiters. If you are still learning and have difficulty staying upwind, walk way upwind before launching. Currents change based on tides, sometimes the current can help you (when its going opposing the wind) and sometimes it can make staying upwind more difficult. General wind rule of thumb: If weather is clear and warm in Portland, Sauvies will blow in the afternoon/evening. Wind usually starts around 3pm-5pm, and will blow until sunset, making this the perfect spot for the working kiteboarder. Anything 10mph or more from any notherly direction is what you want. Scappoose wind sensor is the one to watch. Get to the beach early enough and you might only fight with barges for space on the water. Don't be a kook! One incident could get the whole beach banned, if you're responsible you will have every Portland Kiteboarder to answer to. Understand that they are not impressed by your tricks, so a big jump right in front of them will not win them over. Fishermen in the early spring - Please give them a 100yd radius. Keep gear localized, wind up your lines when you are not using them. If you have never kited at Sauvie Island before be sure to talk to a local before you setup or attempt to launch. You can always walk upwind a ways and find a clear area. Never launch within close proximity of beach goers (non-kiters). Most beach goers stay on the downwind side of the boat. Always launch and ride upwind (downriver) of the overturned boat. Reeder Beach is on the back of Sauvie Island, keep driving all the way around till you see a parking area on the left and stairways going over the burm on the right.
This is where all the kiteboarders setup and launch. Head over and look for the overturned boat on the beach. In another mile you will see a parking area on the left with stairways heading over the burm on the right, this is Reeder Beach. You will pass a harbor on the right, that means your almost there. When you reach the fork in the road head to the right. Take the road that goes back under the bridge. If you don't have a parking pass you can buy one at the small shop on the corner.
Look for the turn-off on the left to Sauvie Island. Looking for decent free forecasting and sensor resources for Sauvie Island? Take a look at our Forecast Page.Īnother day at Sauvie Island (Reeder) Beachįrom Portland take US Highway 30 east towards Scappoose/St Helens.
For information on lessons contact one of the local Portland shops All Surf Industry or Gorge Performance. If you show up to Sauvie Island without proper knowledge and experience of how to kiteboard safely, you will be asked to leave. Sauvie Island Kiteboarding IMPORTANT: If you are a beginner Kiteboarder, you need to take lessons with a professional kiteboard instructor.
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