Beverly Beach, Oregon (USA)
Beverly Beach cranks 150 windy days annually on the Oregon coast. Cold water, heavy chop, and rocky exits demand solid skills—you're here for reliability, not pristine conditions.
- 11.8kts
- Average wind
- 150
- Windy days / year
- 15:00–18:00
- Peak wind hours
- NNW
- Primary direction
Location
- Nearest airports
- Airport - Seattle / Tacoma International, WA
- Coordinates
- 44.7264, -124.0585
Monthly wind profile (peak window)
Jan
39%
rideable
15.1 kts
Feb
35%
rideable
16.9 kts
Mar
45%
rideable
16.1 kts
Apr
47%
rideable
14.3 kts
May
42%
rideable
13.8 kts
Jun
57%
rideable
14.8 kts
Jul
66%
rideable
14.8 kts
Aug
31%
rideable
13.7 kts
Sep
28%
rideable
13.5 kts
Oct
21%
rideable
15.8 kts
Nov
33%
rideable
17.8 kts
Dec
47%
rideable
17 kts
Best wind directions
- NNW
- SSW
- S
- SW
- ESE
Water conditions
- Ocean
- Choppy
Best months
Hazards
- Choppy ocean conditions with strong currents and cold water temperatures year-round
- Rocks and rocky outcrops along the Oregon coast requiring careful navigation
- Sudden wind shifts and sea state changes common to Pacific Northwest coastal areas
- Limited visibility during frequent fog and overcast conditions
What that means for you
- Walk gear out — don't drag downwind across rocks
- Strong current — walk back upwind, don't body-drag down
Amenities
- Nearby town of Newport with restaurants, shops, and accommodations
- Beach access with parking facilities
- Local kite schools and rental shops in the Newport area
Local tips
With 149.5 windy days annually, Beverly Beach is reliable, but plan around summer swell patterns and winter storm systems. Check local marine forecasts before heading out as conditions can change rapidly.
Launch & beach
The beach launch is straightforward given consistent wind directions (NNW and SW dominant), but choppy ocean conditions require careful entry and exit during larger swells.
Local etiquette
Respect other water users including swimmers and fishing zones; stay aware of and yield to local kite schools and established launch areas.
What to wear
A 4/3mm wetsuit is essential year-round due to cold Pacific water temperatures; add booties and gloves during winter months (Nov-Feb).
What to pack
Kite sizes
- 14–17 mlight wind, under 14 kn
- 11–14 mtypical sessions, 14–22 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universal, bring one
- Hydrofoil — light-wind spot, rideable from ~10 kn
What to wear (by climate)
- In the water
- 3/2 mm full wetsuit.
- On land
- Hoody and jacket; long pants in the evening.
Derived from the spot's latitude (temperate zone) and current season.
Right of way & manners
- 1Rider entering the water has right of way over riders coming in.
- 2Upwind rider gives way — keep your kite high when passing downwind riders low.
- 3Starboard tack (right hand forward) has priority when crossing.
- 4Overtaking rider keeps clear of the slower rider's line.
- 5Wave riding: the rider on the wave owns it — don't drop in.
Spot guide
The Experience
Beverly Beach is a working spot. You come for the wind, not the scenery. Beach launch is straightforward with NNW and SW winds dominant and decent parking access. Once you're in, the Pacific Northwest doesn't coddle you. Chop is constant. Swells push through relentlessly. Fog kills visibility fast. Marine forecast checking becomes obsessive—conditions shift hard in 20 minutes.
Wind & Conditions
149.5 windy days per year beats most US coastal spots. Summer (June-August) offers steadier pressure but messier swell patterns. Winter delivers consistent SW winds alongside heavy storm systems that shut things down quickly. NNW and SW dominate; occasional S and ESE windows show up. The tradeoff: 11.8-knot average keeps you either hunting pressure or managing underpowered lulls.
Water & Hazards
Cold year-round. Thick wetsuit and booties non-negotiable. Rocky outcrops and boulders line the beach—visible but demand sharp entry/exit technique, especially with swell. Lateral currents are strong and will push you if you're not reading them. Summer fog rolls in thick and kills visibility fast. Water conditions shift rapidly across 20-minute windows.
Who Should Go
Intermediate riders comfortable with chop and strong currents. You need solid exit skills and current awareness. Lake and Caribbean flat-water riders will find the swell and chop aggressive. Newport has kite schools and rentals if you need coaching.
The Real Take
Beverly Beach works because wind shows up and Newport has actual infrastructure—restaurants, shops, real town amenities. Plan a weekend with reasonable confidence of wind. But you're trading predictability for cold water and rock hazards. Check marine forecasts before launch. Conditions pivot fast on this coast.