Nuthouse
CAParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Nuthouse, California.
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Location
What we look for at Nuthouse
Wind direction
SE (135°) → S (190°)
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.
SCPA hike-up launch off Hwy 33 in Ojai, on the west side of Nordhoff Ridge (~1,900 ft). SW-facing; works on SE/S prefrontal and Santa Ana days, and is mainly used to bench up and head west toward Santa Barbara on east-flow days. Watch for strong venturi compression over the ridge as the Ventura River Gap draws up Hwy 33 - pilots have been blown over the back, so leave room. Steep ~1,000 ft hike, power line near the road, and no designated LZ. Intermediate-to-advanced (roughly P3-P4).
Window data compiled from scpa.info, public site guides and club resources.
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Nuthouse is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces south at 1,719 feet and works best in SE to S wind of about 5 to 12 mph. There are 10 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Ojai - Chief, 3 miles away. Read the site guide on scpa.info 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.