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Where it is
What we look for at High Island
Wind direction
E (100°) → S (170°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
10–17 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.
Flat Gulf shoreline (~3 ft) with no real ridge - used mainly for powered paragliding and beach/dune soaring on a strong, steady onshore sea breeze. Ideal is a clean onshore flow from the SE quadrant; needs a brisk (~10-17 mph) smooth breeze to stay up but gets unsafe much above ~20 mph. Best in the afternoon. Hazards: gusty flow behind dunes and structures, soft sand, being blown back over land, and fast-building Gulf convection.
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