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Rooster Rock State Park

Oregon, United States · 45.5487, -122.2185

Wing Foiling Intermediate
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guides & forecasts

conditions & access

Best wind

E

Water

River current

Experience

Intermediate

Hazards

Official State Parks describes 25-40 mph east wind and whitecaps; the Columbia also has swift current and fluctuating levels. Verify near-shore foil depth, current, river traffic and a downwind recovery, and keep clear of swimmers/paddlers and the clothing-optional beach area.

Parking & access

Official State Parks: day-use parking permit required, with a one-day permit sold on site; cash/check at office/booth or credit card at the fee machine. Day use only: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=126

“Strong east wind and swift current; state park fee. Requested-field batch 08 verified 2026-08-01: exact, nearby, regional, operator-area and community-candidate relationships remain explicit; unresolved items remain Unknown.”

— via Columbia Gorge launch-site guide / CGW2; Requested-field research, last verified 2026-08-01

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com Rooster Rock Light 66 (0.86 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Rooster Rock Light 66 (0.86 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/86867 wx.ikitesurf.com

Tides

NOAA CO-OPS Tide predictions — station 9440047 Nearest tide station, 13 km from the launch. tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov

Local guides

stateparks.oregon.gov Rooster Rock State Park Exact official State Park windsurf/access guide for Rooster Rock State Park: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=126 stateparks.oregon.gov

Links are community-sourced and open directly on the provider's site. Verify conditions locally before riding.

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