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Mussel Rock (The Dumps)

Daly City, CA

Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Mussel Rock (The Dumps), California.

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Flyable
High confidence · · Run: HRRR
Good paragliding conditions P3+
NESW 235° SW
Flyability score
82
/100 · paragliding
Wind
10
mph base
Gusts
15
mph
Temp
59°
F
Dew point
49°
F
Elevation
121
ft MSL
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Location

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What we look for at Mussel Rock (The Dumps)

Wind direction

WSW (250°) → WNW (290°)

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

Ideal speed

10–15 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.

Coastal ridge soaring; ideal due W, light SW OK. Upper cliffs amplify wind to 20+ mph when 12-13 below. Hazards: blowback into Westlake powerlines/houses, ocean landings (fatalities). SFO ultralight ceiling 1600ft. Unregulated, popular. Cheetah launch=SSW-WSW, advanced/south days.

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

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Flyable flyable 7am–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:38 PM
7a
1g3
SSW
8a
1g3
S
9a
4g7
WSW
10a
6g7
WSW
11a
7g9
WSW
12p
10g11
W
1p
11g12
WSW
2p
12g14
WSW
3p
14g16
W
4p
12g15
WSW
5p
10g15
SW
6p
10g13
SW
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 12pm: 10 mph W, gusts 11.
Monday Flyable flyable 11am–4pm 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM
7a
3g5
ESE
8a
4g5
ESE
9a
4g7
E
10a
3g5
E
11a
3g3
WNW
12p
7g7
WNW
1p
7g9
W
2p
8g9
W
3p
8g10
W
4p
10g13
W
5p
9g14
W
6p
9g14
W
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 12pm: 7 mph WNW, gusts 7. 7 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light W ~10 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
Tuesday Flyable flyable 9am–10am 🌅 sunset 6:35 PM
7a
5g5
SSW
8a
3g3
SSW
9a
2g2
ESE
10a
1g6
E
11a
2g4
N
12p
4g11
NW
1p
7g13
NW
2p
9g15
NW
3p
10g18
WNW
4p
12g22
W
5p
13g23
W
6p
12g20
W
Flyable 7am–3pm — best around 7am: 5 mph SSW, gusts 5. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Flyable flyable 9am 🌅 sunset 6:33 PM
7a
3g4
S
8a
2g4
SSE
9a
2g5
SSE
10a
2g6
SSE
11a
2g7
SSE
12p
2g7
S
1p
2g7
WSW
2p
3g8
W
3p
5g11
W
4p
7g14
W
5p
8g15
W
6p
7g14
W
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 9am: 2 mph SSE, gusts 5. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light W ~7 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 Flyable flyable 7am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:32 PM
7a
2g4
E
8a
2g5
E
9a
1g6
SSE
10a
2g7
SSW
11a
3g8
SW
12p
2g8
SW
1p
1g8
NNW
2p
2g8
N
3p
4g11
NW
4p
7g14
WNW
5p
9g16
W
6p
8g17
W
Flyable 7am–5pm — best around 7am: 2 mph E, gusts 4. 5 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–5pm — smooth, light W ~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
Friday Flyable flyable 12pm–3pm 🌅 sunset 6:30 PM
7a
1g7
E
8a
1g7
E
9a
2g7
SE
10a
3g7
SSE
11a
4g7
S
12p
5g9
SW
1p
7g11
WSW
2p
9g13
W
3p
10g15
W
4p
9g16
W
5p
9g17
WNW
6p
7g17
W
Flyable 7am–4pm — best around 2pm: 9 mph W, gusts 13. 5 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Saturday Flyable flyable 7am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:29 PM
7a
1g6
NW
8a
1g6
WNW
9a
2g6
W
10a
2g6
WSW
11a
3g6
W
12p
4g8
W
1p
5g11
W
2p
6g13
W
3p
7g15
WNW
4p
8g17
WNW
5p
9g18
WNW
6p
9g18
WNW
Flyable 7am–3pm — best around 7am: 1 mph NW, gusts 6. 6 clean hrs, the rest borderline.

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About Mussel Rock (The Dumps)

Mussel Rock (The Dumps) is a paragliding and hang gliding site with 2 launches near Daly City, California. Between them they face west, and each launch above has its own forecast. There are 10 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Fort Funston (no PG), 3 miles away. Read the site guide on bayareaparagliding.com 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.