Little Sur (Monterey)

• Wind directionW (280°) → N (350°)
• Ideal speed12–18 mph
• Upper limits≤ 22 mph base · gusts ≤ 25

CAUTION: Little Sur (Monterey) is listed as CLOSED in paragliding databases (paraglidingmap.com) and has no active club/USHPA site guide with explicit wind numbers. The wind window below is INFERRED from the paraglidingEarth orientation hint (N, W, NW) plus general coastal-soaring knowledge, not from a documented guide — treat as a rough estimate only. This is a low-elevation (151 ft MSL) coastal launch facing the prevailing NW Pacific sea breeze; it works best as a ridge/dune-soaring site on a steady onshore NW flow. Ideal direction arc ~280-350 deg (W through N, centered NW ~315). Marginal cross/edge arc ~255-010 deg. Estimated ideal speed ~12-18 mph; base max ~22 mph, gust max ~25 mph for soarable but not overpowered coastal lift. Hazards: strong onshore wind / overpowering sea breeze, rotor and venturi compression on the coastal bluffs, and ocean swell — watch for whitecaps building offshore as a sign to land. Marine-layer fog is common, especially in summer; best season is fall through spring, best time mid-day to afternoon when the sea breeze fills in. Given CLOSED status, confirm current access/legality with the local Monterey/Coastal Condors (USHPA) community before any flying. Nearby active alternatives include Marina State Beach (P3/H3+, signed access) and Sand City.