Griswold
CAParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Griswold, California.
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Location
What we look for at Griswold
Wind direction
NW (315°) → ENE (70°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
3–12 mph
Ceiling · Paragliding
≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
Remote hike-and-fly thermal launch on BLM land in the Griswold Hills at the south end of Panoche Valley near Coalinga (~2,500 ft). Works best on a N/NE/NW component. Strong, punchy midday thermals with overdevelopment and lee rotor risk on hot days — best flown morning or evening. Access is off Panoche Road toward New Idria; no facilities, intermediate+ terrain.
Window data compiled from flyzephyr.com, public site guides and club resources.
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Griswold is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces north at 2,539 feet and works best in NW to ENE wind of about 3 to 12 mph. The closest other site we cover is Big Sur - Wild cattle, 54 miles away. Read the site guide on flyzephyr.com for rules and access before you fly.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.