Makapuu
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Location
What we look for at Makapuu
Wind direction
NE (40°) → E (90°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
8–14 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.
Oahu's classic ridge-soaring site — a long coastal ridge on the SE tip fed by reliable ENE trades. Best on steady moderate NE-to-E flow, midday into the afternoon; it closes out when launch wind tops ~16 mph, and NNE flow blasts through the gap far stronger than it reads. The Hang launch (1,200 ft cliff) is hang-gliders only, Hang-IV plus a local escort through locked gates; paragliders use the Cactus launch (P3, ~15-min hike). Sea cliffs, gap venturi/rotor, and an ocean LZ nearby. HPA/USHPA membership and a local briefing required.
Window data compiled from windlines.net, public site guides and club resources.
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