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Marina State Beach

Marina, CA

Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Marina State Beach, California.

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Flyable now. Best launch: Marina State Beach, Reservation Rd.

Marina State Beach, Reservation Rd. Flyable Marina State Beach, Lake Court Dune Flyable

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Flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
Good paragliding conditions P3+
NESW 258° WSW
Flyability score
78
/100 · paragliding
Wind
13
mph base
Gusts
16
mph
Temp
61°
F
Dew point
51°
F
Elevation
75
ft MSL
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Location

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What we look for at Marina State Beach

Wind direction

W (270°) → WNW (290°)

The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.

Ideal speed

12–15 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.

Coastal Condors (USHPA): ideal 270-290, PG 10-18mph (need ~12-15 to soar low ridge). P3+ & USHPA req; mandatory daily sign-in at Reservation Rd. Walk-up dune. Strong-wind launch skills needed; Snowy Plover nesting closures possible.

Window data compiled from coastalcondors.org, public site guides and club resources.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Flyable flyable 7am–2pm 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM
7a
10g13
W
8a
8g10
W
9a
5g5
WSW
10a
5g5
WSW
11a
6g8
WSW
12p
9g10
W
1p
13g14
WSW
2p
14g16
W
3p
15g17
W
4p
12g14
W
5p
13g16
WSW
6p
14g18
WSW
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 7am: 10 mph W, gusts 13. 11 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Monday Flyable flyable 1pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:34 PM
7a
6g10
ESE
8a
5g8
ESE
9a
5g7
ESE
10a
5g7
ESE
11a
3g5
E
12p
5g6
NW
1p
10g11
WNW
2p
12g13
W
3p
14g17
W
4p
14g16
W
5p
13g16
W
6p
13g16
W
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 6pm: 13 mph W, gusts 16. 6 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Tuesday Flyable flyable 9am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:33 PM
7a
4g4
S
8a
3g3
SSE
9a
1g3
E
10a
1g2
NW
11a
3g3
WNW
12p
4g12
W
1p
7g17
WNW
2p
9g21
WNW
3p
9g21
W
4p
8g20
W
5p
6g17
W
6p
4g13
WSW
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 9am: 1 mph E, gusts 3. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Caution workable 7am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:31 PM
7a
4g6
ENE
8a
4g6
ENE
9a
2g7
NE
10a
2g9
NNW
11a
3g11
NW
12p
5g13
WNW
1p
6g16
WNW
2p
7g18
WNW
3p
8g19
W
4p
7g18
W
5p
6g16
W
6p
5g13
WSW
Borderline only 7am–11am — best around 10am: 2 mph NNW, gusts 9. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Thursday Caution workable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:30 PM
7a
3g6
ENE
8a
3g7
ENE
9a
2g9
NE
10a
2g11
NNE
11a
3g13
NNW
12p
5g14
NW
1p
7g15
WNW
2p
9g15
WNW
3p
9g17
W
4p
7g18
W
5p
5g19
W
6p
4g19
WSW
Borderline only 7am–9am — best around 2pm: 9 mph WNW, gusts 15. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Friday Caution workable 7am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:29 PM
7a
5g6
E
8a
5g7
E
9a
5g9
ENE
10a
6g10
ENE
11a
5g12
NE
12p
4g13
N
1p
6g15
WNW
2p
9g17
WNW
3p
9g18
W
4p
8g19
W
5p
7g20
W
6p
5g20
WSW
Borderline only 7am–11am — best around 7am: 5 mph E, gusts 6. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Saturday Flyable flyable 7am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:27 PM
7a
2g5
ENE
8a
1g6
ENE
9a
1g6
NNE
10a
1g7
NW
11a
1g9
WNW
12p
3g11
W
1p
4g13
W
2p
5g16
W
3p
6g18
W
4p
7g19
W
5p
7g20
W
6p
6g20
W
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 7am: 2 mph ENE, gusts 5. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.

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About Marina State Beach

Marina State Beach is a paragliding and hang gliding site with 2 launches near Marina, California. Between them they face west, and each launch above has its own forecast. There are 3 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Garrapata, 19 miles away. Read the site guide on coastalcondors.org 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.