Winchester Bowl
CAParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Winchester Bowl, California.
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Location
What we look for at Winchester Bowl
Wind direction
S (190°) → W (260°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
6–14 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.
Inland thermic bowl launch (~1,850 ft) near Diamond Valley Lake, north of Temecula/Hemet. Works on S-through-W winds centered on the SW. Best just after sunrise before the valley breeze and thermals ramp up; afternoons get strong and gusty. Watch for lee rotor if the wind backs into the N/E, plus midday dust devils. Wind-speed numbers are estimates, not site-verified.
Window data compiled from allenthoe.github.io, public site guides and club resources.
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Winchester Bowl is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces southwest at 1,847 feet and works best in S to W wind of about 6 to 14 mph. There are 16 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Menifee, 6 miles away. Read the site guide on allenthoe.github.io 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.