Mt. Umunhum
CAParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Mt. Umunhum, California.
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Location
What we look for at Mt. Umunhum
Wind direction
SSW (200°) → WSW (250°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
8–15 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.
Advanced, access-sensitive launch on Mt. Umunhum in the Sierra Azul preserve, Santa Cruz Mountains (~3,350 ft). Two possible facings: a SW launch that lines up with the afternoon WSW-SW sea breeze (primary) and a NE launch for morning/offshore days — only one works on a given day. Expect rotor and turbulence behind the summit and over the lee terrain; fly it in steady light-to-moderate flow, not strong wind. Confirm launch location and current access with Wings of Rogallo and local pilots first.
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Mt. Umunhum is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces southwest at 3,346 feet and works best in SSW to WSW wind of about 8 to 15 mph. There are 7 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Sunnyvale Baylands Kiting Park, 18 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.