Mt Tamalpais

Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Mt Tamalpais, California.

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Flyable

Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR

Flyability score

100

/100 · paragliding

Wind

mph base

Gusts

mph

Temp

55°

Dew point

43°

Elevation

1,929

ft MSL

Location

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What we look for at Mt Tamalpais

Wind direction

SSW (200°) → WNW (290°)

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

Ideal speed

5–12 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.

West-facing ridge launches on Bolinas Ridge (Marin County HGA / MCHGA). Three launches: A faces S/WSW (~190-250 deg), B faces NW-WNW (~290-315 deg), C faces W-NW (~270-315 deg). Combined ideal working arc is roughly SW through W (200-290 deg met). Launching in light/no wind is common and normal here. PG pilots should NOT launch when winds exceed 15 mph at launch; West winds over 15 mph or South winds over 25 mph produce dangerous turbulence and are avoided. Winds above ~10 mph at launch make it hard to penetrate/reach the Stinson Beach LZ, so treat ~10-12 mph as the practical comfortable ceiling. KEY HAZARD: in NW winds, the launch (Site 2) sits behind a rotor that can produce a deceptive west wind reading at launch even though you'd be launching into rotor/turbulence -- be cautious with NW-component flows. Other hazards: fog/overcast obscuring visibility, water landing at high tide (check tide table, especially winter/spring), private beach north of LZ. Park closes on Red Flag fire warnings (state park). Best season is Winter and Spring when storm instability gives good soaring; summer flights are shorter (~10 min). Rating: launches rated H3/P3; PG requires P3 minimum with MCHGA sponsor sign-off (sticker program), USHPA membership required.

Window data compiled from mchga.org, bayareaparagliding.com, public site guides and club resources.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Flyable flyable 10am–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:38 PM

5g9

NNE

3g11

NNE

3g8

NNW

10a

3g4

11a

3g3

WNW

12p

7g7

9g11

WSW

10g12

WSW

10g12

WSW

9g10

WSW

7g9

WSW

Flyable 9am–6pm — best around 12pm: 7 mph W, gusts 7. 9 clean hrs, the rest borderline.

🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light WSW ~9 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

Monday Flyable flyable 8am–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM

7g9

6g6

SSW

1g6

10a

2g5

11a

3g5

12p

5g8

9g11

10g12

9g12

WNW

9g13

WNW

Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 8am: 6 mph SSW, gusts 6. 11 clean hrs, the rest borderline.

🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light W ~10 mph (a touch cross), clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.

✓ Light, smooth wind– Edge of the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)– Day built a thermal layer

Tuesday Caution workable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:35 PM

6g9

8g11

ENE

7g11

ENE

10a

8g16

11a

8g15

12p

6g14

NNE

5g13

NNE

5g14

6g16

NNW

9g19

12g21

WNW

12g22

WNW

Borderline only 7am–9am — best around 7am: 6 mph NE, gusts 9. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.

Wednesday Flyable flyable 7am–10am 🌅 sunset 6:34 PM

1g3

SSW

1g3

SSW

1g4

10a

2g6

SSE

11a

2g8

SSE

12p

3g9

SSE

4g10

SSE

4g11

4g12

SSW

5g12

4g10

Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 7am: 1 mph SSW, gusts 3. 4 clean hrs, the rest borderline.

🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 5pm–6pm — smooth, light SW ~4 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–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:32 PM

1g7

WSW

1g8

10a

1g8

11a

2g8

NNE

12p

2g9

3g9

2g9

NNE

2g9

NNW

Borderline only 7am–6pm — best around 7am: 1 mph SW, gusts 7. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.

Friday Slim window flyable 8am 🌅 sunset 6:31 PM

2g6

2g7

10a

1g7

11a

0g8

12p

1g9

2g9

SSE

3g10

SSW

4g10

WSW

5g11

Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 8am: 2 mph N, gusts 6. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.

🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light W ~5 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

Saturday Caution workable 7am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:29 PM

2g8

3g8

10a

3g8

NNE

11a

3g9

NNE

12p

2g9

NNE

0g9

1g9

3g10

4g10

SSW

5g11

SSW

5g11

SSW

Borderline only 7am–12pm — best around 5pm: 5 mph SSW, gusts 11. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Cross / edge of the window.

🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light SSW ~5 mph (a touch cross), clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.

✓ Light, smooth wind– Edge of the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)– Day built a thermal layer

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About Mt Tamalpais

Mt Tamalpais is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces southwest at 1,929 feet and works best in SSW to WNW wind of about 5 to 12 mph. There are 9 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Fort Funston (no PG), 15 miles away. Read the site guide on mchga.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.