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Type:	Flat, Chop
Hazards:	Ships/Boats
Quality:	Cloudy
Best Tide:	Tide Independent

Swells are usually fairly smooth and across the river there is a big slick behind a jetty.

Type:	Sand
Size:	Big
Hazards:	Cars
Beach Users:	None

Huge and sandy beach. The beach is so large you'll have to hike down to the water. The biggest hazard is the ATVs and the dirt bikes. Look out for driftwood.

Best Months:	May, June, July, August
Wind Type:	Thermal Winds
Best Direction:	W
Main Direction:	W

Very gusty wind. Still it's not as bad as Hood River. The best wind is when you get a large temperature difference between the coast and the Gorge. Check for a large temp. gradient between Hood River and Astoria, that's when it starts nuking. Also only go during the westerlies. Early season starts in April or early May and lasts through August. West wind is most common with many windy days. Late season starts in September and goes through November with West and East wind days and more no wind days. The Jones Beach area near Clatskanie gets good wind when the Gorge shuts down. It is an afternoon sailing location so plan on starting in the middle of the afternoon and sailing until dark.

Transport:	Car
Access:	No Walk

Get directions from

Cross the Lewis and Clark Bridge into Oregon and head west. Look for signs to Jones Beach near Woodson after you pass Clatskanie. 1.5 mile off of HWY 30 between Astoria and Longview. Park on the beach with a 4x4.

Rules:

Other

Watch out for ship freighters (stay clear of bank fishermen spring and fall).

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