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

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Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
Gusts 32 mph — too strong even for advanced paragliding
NESW 354° N
Flyability score
5
/100 · paragliding
Wind
17
mph base
Gusts
32
mph
Temp
63°
F
Dew point
46°
F
Elevation
105
ft MSL
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What we look for at Mendocino

Wind direction

WNW (290°) → NNW (340°)

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.

Small NW-facing coastal soaring slope on the Mendocino headlands, just below the houses, with a beach landing below. Pure ridge soaring on the onshore NW sea breeze, best when it fills in during the afternoon. The cliff edge is eroding — launch from the upper section, not the lip. Houses behind launch throw rotor in stronger wind and leave little top-landing room, so don't fly it overpowered.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:41 PM
7a
10g26
N
8a
12g32
N
9a
13g27
N
10a
13g24
N
11a
14g23
N
12p
14g24
N
1p
15g25
NNW
2p
15g26
NNW
3p
17g32
N
4p
17g32
N
5p
15g29
N
6p
13g28
N
Too gusty — gusts past the 23 mph limit through the day.
Monday Flyable flyable 1pm–2pm 🌅 sunset 6:40 PM
7a
6g8
SE
8a
6g8
SE
9a
5g9
SSE
10a
6g7
SSW
11a
7g8
SW
12p
6g6
WSW
1p
6g9
WSW
2p
5g8
W
3p
6g13
WNW
4p
9g19
NNW
5p
10g22
N
6p
9g25
N
Flyable 7am–3pm — best around 1pm: 6 mph WSW, gusts 9. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Tuesday Flyable flyable 10am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:39 PM
7a
7g7
ESE
8a
4g4
E
9a
3g4
ENE
10a
2g3
N
11a
4g5
NW
12p
5g11
WNW
1p
6g14
WNW
2p
7g15
WNW
3p
7g16
WNW
4p
7g15
NW
5p
6g14
NNW
6p
6g13
NNW
Flyable 7am–1pm — best around 11am: 4 mph NW, gusts 5. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 6pm — smooth, light NNW ~6 mph, clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.
– Light, smooth wind✓ Straight in the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)– Day built a thermal layer
Wednesday Caution workable 7am–1pm 🌅 sunset 6:37 PM
7a
3g6
ENE
8a
3g7
ENE
9a
1g7
NE
10a
2g8
NW
11a
4g9
WNW
12p
5g11
WNW
1p
6g14
WNW
2p
6g15
WNW
3p
6g15
WNW
4p
6g14
WNW
5p
5g12
WNW
6p
3g9
WNW
Borderline only 7am–1pm — best around 12pm: 5 mph WNW, gusts 11. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 5pm–6pm — smooth, light WNW ~3 mph, clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.
✓ Light, smooth wind✓ Straight in the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)– Day built a thermal layer
Thursday Caution workable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM
7a
5g8
ENE
8a
5g8
ENE
9a
3g9
ENE
10a
0g10
E
11a
2g11
WSW
12p
3g11
WSW
1p
3g10
WSW
2p
3g10
WSW
3p
3g12
W
4p
3g14
NW
5p
3g15
NNW
6p
3g15
N
Borderline only 7am–9am — best around 7am: 5 mph ENE, gusts 8. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Friday Flyable flyable 10am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:34 PM
7a
6g7
NE
8a
6g8
NE
9a
5g9
NNE
10a
5g9
NNW
11a
6g10
NW
12p
7g13
NW
1p
7g16
NW
2p
6g18
NW
3p
6g18
NW
4p
5g18
WNW
5p
4g17
WNW
6p
3g18
NW
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 11am: 6 mph NW, gusts 10. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Saturday Caution workable 10am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:33 PM
7a
2g16
NE
8a
1g15
NNE
9a
1g13
NW
10a
2g9
WNW
11a
3g8
WNW
12p
3g11
WNW
1p
4g16
WNW
2p
4g19
WNW
3p
4g18
NW
4p
5g15
NW
5p
5g13
NW
6p
5g12
NW
Borderline only 10am–11am — best around 5pm: 5 mph NW, gusts 13. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Gusty (+8 over base).

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About Mendocino

Mendocino is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces northwest at 105 feet and works best in WNW to NNW wind of about 10 to 18 mph. The closest other site we cover is Elk Mountain, 46 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.