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Mattole

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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Mattole, California.

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Not flyable
Low confidence · · Run: HRRR
Gusts 34 mph — too strong even for advanced paragliding
NESW 6° N
Flyability score
5
/100 · paragliding
Wind
18
mph base
Gusts
34
mph
Temp
59°
F
Dew point
37°
F
Elevation
827
ft MSL
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Location

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What we look for at Mattole

Wind direction

WNW (290°) → NNW (340°)

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

Ideal speed

8–18 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 ridge/dune soaring site on the Lost Coast near Petrolia, Humboldt County (takeoff 'Penguin', ~830 ft). Works on the onshore NW sea breeze — best wind is straight-in NW, usually midday into afternoon once it fills in. Watch for the breeze overpowering (blowback) and for rotor with any easterly component. No active club site guide; check current conditions with local Humboldt pilots before flying.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:43 PM
7a
6g35
E
8a
4g34
ENE
9a
8g32
N
10a
11g27
N
11a
13g24
N
12p
15g26
N
1p
17g27
N
2p
18g29
N
3p
18g33
N
4p
18g34
N
5p
16g33
N
6p
11g30
NNE
Too gusty — gusts past the 23 mph limit through the day.
Monday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:41 PM
7a
7g14
ESE
8a
7g15
ESE
9a
11g28
NNE
10a
13g26
N
11a
13g24
N
12p
14g24
N
1p
14g24
N
2p
14g23
N
3p
13g23
NNW
4p
12g23
NNW
5p
10g25
N
6p
8g28
NNE
Too gusty — gusts past the 23 mph limit through the day.
Tuesday Flyable flyable 7am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:40 PM
7a
4g6
NNW
8a
3g5
N
9a
3g5
NNE
10a
3g7
NNW
11a
5g8
NW
12p
4g12
W
1p
5g15
W
2p
6g17
W
3p
6g18
WNW
4p
7g19
NW
5p
7g19
NW
6p
6g18
NNW
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 11am: 5 mph NW, gusts 8. 4 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:38 PM
7a
4g15
NE
8a
4g15
NE
9a
3g13
NNE
10a
2g12
NNW
11a
3g11
NW
12p
5g13
NW
1p
6g16
NW
2p
7g19
NW
3p
7g20
NW
4p
7g21
NNW
5p
7g21
NNW
6p
5g19
N
No usable window today.
Thursday Caution workable 2pm 🌅 sunset 6:37 PM
7a
3g15
ENE
8a
3g13
E
9a
2g13
E
10a
1g13
SE
11a
2g13
SSW
12p
2g13
SW
1p
3g12
WSW
2p
4g12
WSW
3p
4g14
WSW
4p
4g16
W
5p
3g18
W
6p
2g19
WNW
Borderline only 2pm — best around 2pm: 4 mph WSW, gusts 12. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Friday Caution workable 10am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:35 PM
7a
2g7
E
8a
1g9
ENE
9a
1g10
N
10a
3g11
NNW
11a
5g12
NNW
12p
6g14
NNW
1p
7g16
NNW
2p
8g19
NNW
3p
9g21
NNW
4p
9g24
N
5p
9g26
N
6p
9g26
N
Borderline only 10am–12pm — best around 11am: 5 mph NNW, gusts 12. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:34 PM
7a
1g32
SW
8a
2g30
WSW
9a
2g24
WSW
10a
3g16
WSW
11a
4g13
WSW
12p
4g17
WSW
1p
4g26
W
2p
4g30
W
3p
4g27
W
4p
4g20
W
5p
4g15
WNW
6p
3g13
WNW
Too gusty — gusts past the 23 mph limit through the day.

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About Mattole

Mattole is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces northwest at 827 feet and works best in WNW to NNW wind of about 8 to 18 mph. There are 2 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Shelter Cove, 24 miles away.

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.