first time wave sailor oregon coast?

[metwo]

Heading to Hood river, and may go out to the coast if the waves are small. I have never wave sailed before. Where should I go? Where do I look for a wind and swell forecast? What swell size would be good? I know I would not be comfortable with waves over shoulder high, would perfer waist high. What locations are going to the most forgiving? Thanks for the help.

[TeamRoper]

i was in newport in may, it is very forgiving. Sail just south of the jetty, launch from the beach at the state park (can't remember the name) just south across the bridge.

I think you need bout 6 to 7' swell to make the waves happen.

I used www.windfinder.com, found it to be fairly accurate.

I'm sure a more experienced local will help you with better info.

[anthwind]

South Beach Newport is great place to start. If it is not windy enough at South Beach go to Agate Beach on the north side of Newport. Florence can be great. Road Ends at Lincoln City can be great but shore conditions can be challenging.

[kmf]

CHECK OUT THE YAHOO SITE, PDXwindsufer@yahoogroups.com this is a Portland based coast sailing group, and they have an excellent site with information showing where to sail, forcasts, and etc. a great resourse for newby's.

KMF

[cagjr21150]

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/PDXwindsurfer/

[blythefly]

Manzanita is a good place to sail. Drive to the end of the main street make a right and park anywhere on the ocean side of the road. You need a toasty wetsuit because that water's real cold. And watch out for all the kiters; they're more dangerous than the sharks.