Continent |
North America |
Country |
Oregon (USA) |
Next Big City |
Portland |
Next Town |
Gold Beach, Pistol River |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Waves can get very big.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
None |
Wide beach with soft sand, big rocks upwind.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
|
Normal |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Cold water the whole year, warm summer, mild winters.
Best Months: |
April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
NW |
Main Direction: |
N, NW, NNW |
Wind can get very strong, accelerated by Cape Sebastian. Best wind during summer months (northerly winds).
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
From Portland drive south on 5. Then get on 101 and until you hit Gold Beach and further south Pistol River.
Rules |
None |
