Port Washington
WIParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Port Washington, Wisconsin.
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Location
What we look for at Port Washington
Wind direction
ESE (110°) → SSE (160°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
8–18 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.
East-facing Lake Michigan clay bluff (~80-130 ft) at North Lake Park, Port Washington. Coastal soaring site that works on southeast lake winds; the spot just past the last parking lot is the one to use. Trees ring the landing, so come in high and cross the road to the open field. East-component winds are uncommon here, so flyable days are rare, and the modest bluff needs an established afternoon lake breeze to sustain.
Window data compiled from slopeflyer.com, public site guides and club resources.
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Port Washington is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Wisconsin. The launch faces southeast at 663 feet and works best in ESE to SSE wind of about 8 to 18 mph. The closest other site we cover is Oak Creek, 37 miles away. Read the site guide on slopeflyer.com for rules and access before you fly.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.