Del Cerro

• Wind directionS (190°) → WSW (240°)
• Ideal speed8–17 mph
• Upper limits≤ 20 mph base · gusts ≤ 23

Del Cerro Park sits on a coastal bluff at the south end of Crenshaw Blvd in Rancho Palos Verdes (~1171 ft MSL), overlooking the Pacific to the S/SW. Listed as a launch on paraglidingmap.com; orientation hint (S, SW octants) plus the bluff geography indicate a coastal ridge-soaring site facing roughly SSW. IDEAL arc centers on SW/SSW (~190-240 deg, wind FROM); MARGINAL/cross edges run from SSE (~160) to WSW (~260) where the wind goes increasingly cross to the bluff face. Best worked on a steady onshore sea-breeze day; afternoon thermal-enhanced sea breeze is typical for SoCal coastal sites. Lift is ridge/dynamic soaring along the bluff. As a low coastal bluff, expect modest lift band and limited working height. HAZARDS: blowback/penetration risk if the sea breeze builds too strong (keep base speed modest); rotor and turbulence behind terrain and in lee of obstacles/houses; venturi and gusty conditions near the rim; busy public park with hikers, dog walkers, and RC glider traffic (Peninsula Silent Flyers fly here) so launch/landing space is shared and tight; restricted/sensitive Portuguese Bend Nature Reserve land nearby. Confirm current access, rating requirement, and any local regulations with SoCal pilots before flying. No explicit club/USHPA numeric site guide located, so wind-speed numbers are inferred from coastal-bluff norms; treat as approximate.