Hang Gliding Weather Forecasts, Observations & Information
Follow the website links to check the weather for solo and tandem hang gliding and paragliding conditions in Sydney, Wollongong, Stanwell Tops and other regional flight sites in NSW Australia.
Check for tips and more information from Curt Warren that will help you read the weather and make informed decisions when flying.
Tandem Flight passengers and beginners - also read weather notes for more assistance.
| Weather Information For Hang Gliding | Data Type | Website Link | |
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SeabreezeAn easy-to-read seven day forecast for Sydney, NSW's wind, surf, tide, moon, and more. The wind UP at the takeoff site is often about 30% stronger than forecasted. -Winds increase with altitude. Be sure to drag your cursor over the wind-arrows...Read WWS tips & more... |
Forecast Observations |
Go To: Seabreeze Sydney Wind |
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BOM Illawarra Coastal WatersA straight-forward four-day coastal waters forecast from the Bureau of Meterology. We look at both "Sydney Coastal Waters" & "Port Hacking to Ulladulla" Read WWS tips & more... |
Forecast | Go To: |
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BOM Wind Maps7-day surface-wind speed and direction plotted on Australian regional maps. Read WWS tips & more... |
Forecast | Go To: Australia Wind-Maps |
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4 Day ChartAustralian national weather chart plotting the isobars, fronts and troughs. A trained eye can get a ton of info from these charts. Read WWS tips & more... |
Forecast | Go To: Australia 4Day Charts |
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RASP BLIPMAPSDetailed in-land soaring forecasts for the serious XC pilot, where regional trends in winds-aloft, updrafts, and clouds are predicted over the next couple of days. One advantage to these weather charts is they can easily show upper winds (...Read WWS tips & more... |
Forecast | Go To: BLIPMAP-Chart |
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Bald Hill Weather StationThe live weather station at the Bald Hill, Stanwell Tops, hang gliding site which is provided by the Stanwell Park Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club. If you can't be there, it's the next best thing. Read WWS tips & more... |
Observations | Go To: Bald Hill Weather Station |
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Stanny CamThe Stanwell Park webcam captures live images the Bald Hill hang gliding and paragliding flying site and the local weather. Stanny Cam is provided by Warren Windsports for all of the Stanwell Park Hang Gliding &...Read WWS tips & more... |
Observations | Go To: Stanny-Cam Bald Hill Webcam |
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Bellambi Point ObservationsThe weather station about 10 kilometers south of Stanwell Park and five kilometers north of the Hill 60 hang gliding site in Port Kembla. Read WWS tips & more... |
Observations | Go To: Bellambi Observations |
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RadarCheck the Radar Loop Map for storm cells in the Sydney and Wollongong NSW region before you launch your hang glider or paraglider from Bald Hil, Stanwell Park and Hill 60, Port Kembla. Read WWS tips & more... |
Observations | Go To: Sydney NSW Radar Map |
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