Otay Mesa

• Wind directionSSE (160°) → WSW (240°)
• Ideal speed8–15 mph
• Upper limits≤ 18 mph base · gusts ≤ 22

Otay Mesa is a confirmed SDHGPA secondary site (listed in the San Diego Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association site guide, revision 2-24-26, site manager TBD) near the US-Mexico border, ~1447 ft MSL. No published numeric wind window was found in the club guide, paraglidingEarth, XContest, or pilot reports, so the arc below is INFERRED from the paraglidingEarth orientation hint (SE, S, SW, W = roughly 135-270 deg) plus general knowledge of a coastal/inland San Diego ridge-soaring site. Ideal facing is the S-to-SW sector (~160-240 deg, wind FROM); SE (~135) and W (~270) are marginal cross/edge angles. Best driven by afternoon SW onshore sea breeze; mornings often too light or wrong direction. Speeds 8-15 mph ideal for ridge soaring at this elevation, gusty/thermic conditions and possible rotor/turbulence on edge directions make >18 mph base or >22 mph gusts questionable. IMPORTANT: SDHGPA sites are sensitive/access-controlled with protocols that change frequently - this is NOT a verified site briefing. Pilots MUST get a current in-person briefing from a local active SDHGPA pilot before flying, and confirm rating/access requirements. Treat all numbers here as a rough placeholder, confidence LOW.