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Gaffs Hill - Tunbridge
19.3 km/h
Gust 36.7 km/h · 10.2°C · 96% cloud
Partly cloudy
NNW
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Live data via Open-Meteo · Cached 30 min · Always check a real-time launch-site station before flying.
Next 24 hours
Hourly wind, gusts, temperature, and rain.
| Hour | Wind | Gust | Dir | Temp | Rain | Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 11:00 | 23.9 km/h | 47.2 | N | 10.6° | — | 99% |
| Fri 12:00 | 27.5 km/h | 53.6 | N | 13.1° | — | 99% |
| Fri 13:00 | 28.4 km/h | 56.9 | N | 14.5° | — | 98% |
| Fri 14:00 | 25.4 km/h | 55.8 | NNW | 16° | — | 97% |
| Fri 15:00 | 22.7 km/h | 49.7 | NW | 17.1° | — | 97% |
| Fri 16:00 | 20.4 km/h | 44.3 | NNW | 15.8° | — | 95% |
| Fri 17:00 | 16.7 km/h | 40.3 | NNW | 14.2° | — | 97% |
| Fri 18:00 | 14.8 km/h | 32.8 | NW | 13.1° | — | 90% |
| Fri 19:00 | 16.1 km/h | 34.2 | NW | 12.3° | — | 87% |
| Fri 20:00 | 16.1 km/h | 35.6 | NNW | 11° | 0.4mm | 94% |
| Fri 21:00 | 17 km/h | 32.4 | NNW | 10.4° | — | 80% |
| Fri 22:00 | 20.2 km/h | 38.5 | NNW | 10.1° | — | 96% |
| Fri 23:00 | 22.6 km/h | 46.8 | N | 9.6° | 0.8mm | 45% |
| Sat 00:00 | 12.9 km/h | 43.9 | NNW | 9.6° | 0.1mm | 25% |
| Sat 01:00 | 14.1 km/h | 28.8 | NNW | 9.3° | — | 46% |
| Sat 02:00 | 16.6 km/h | 31.3 | NNW | 9.8° | — | 65% |
| Sat 03:00 | 14.4 km/h | 33.8 | NNW | 10.1° | — | 29% |
| Sat 04:00 | 9.6 km/h | 27.7 | N | 10° | — | 70% |
| Sat 05:00 | 9.4 km/h | 19.4 | N | 9.9° | — | 73% |
| Sat 06:00 | 7.2 km/h | 19.1 | N | 9.6° | — | 26% |
| Sat 07:00 | 9.4 km/h | 18.4 | N | 10.6° | — | 40% |
| Sat 08:00 | 12.1 km/h | 24.1 | N | 12.4° | — | 51% |
| Sat 09:00 | 14.6 km/h | 28.8 | WNW | 13.6° | 0.1mm | 19% |
| Sat 10:00 | 15.2 km/h | 31 | WNW | 15.6° | — | 24% |
Likely flyable: wind 5–25 km/h, gusts < 35, dry
Next 7 days
Fri 18 Sep
Drizzle
3.6° / 17.1° · 1.2mm rain
Sat 19 Sep
Drizzle
7.2° / 18.1° · 0.2mm rain
Sun 20 Sep
Drizzle
7° / 18.9° · 0.2mm rain
Mon 21 Sep
Drizzle
3.2° / 10.7° · 0.4mm rain
Tue 22 Sep
Partly cloudy
0.8° / 13.2°
Wed 23 Sep
Partly cloudy
1.4° / 14.1°
Thu 24 Sep
Partly cloudy
5.4° / 12.8°
PG2/HG-S.
Gaffs hill is facing the dominant wind direction in Tassie which makes it really nice for an easy soaring session in NW conditions, or a nice start for XC.
In summer conditions violent thermals have been observed, so be cautious if you are a low-hour pilot. Sometimes it's a PG4 hill!!. Keep assessing the conditions for change when on the hill.
NOTE : The SE facing launch is PG4 at all times. It is more laid back than most of the hill. When launching in soarable conditions, care must be taken as it can get blown out quickly. The area can be overgrown with grass or thistles.
Hazards
<p>The conditions could change really quickly on the hill, keep assessing the conditions throughout the time you are setting up. Fast changes of conditions have been observed on this site. Even if the launch has been cleared of rock, there are still many around, watch your ankles and your lines.<br /> <br /> There are lots of fences aroumnd the bomb-out, give plenty of space for your landing approach.</p>