Marina State Beach
Marina, CAParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Marina State Beach, California.
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Location
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
10–18 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 dune soaring on Monterey Bay, run by the Coastal Condors since 1974. Faces west into the Pacific sea breeze; ideal wind is straight-in W (270-290). PG flies roughly 10-18 mph, HG can handle up to about 25. Best mid-to-late afternoon once the seabreeze builds; watch for blown-out conditions once PG wind tops ~18 mph. H3/P3 minimum, mandatory daily sign-in, USHPA + club membership. Seasonal snowy plover nesting closures restrict dune access, dogs prohibited, and as of spring 2026 the HG setup area was roped off for construction.
Window data compiled from coastalcondors.org, public site guides and club resources.
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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 4 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Garrapata, 20 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.