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Hope Beach dunes, South Arm
18.5 km/h
Gust 48.2 km/h · 11°C · 99% cloud
Drizzle
WNW
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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 10:00 | 16.6 km/h | 40.3 | NW | 13.9° | — | 100% |
| Fri 11:00 | 16.1 km/h | 45 | WNW | 15.1° | — | 95% |
| Fri 12:00 | 17.7 km/h | 47.2 | WNW | 16.6° | — | 98% |
| Fri 13:00 | 20.6 km/h | 51.8 | WNW | 18° | — | 94% |
| Fri 14:00 | 22.9 km/h | 58 | WNW | 17.4° | — | 96% |
| Fri 15:00 | 19.9 km/h | 56.5 | WNW | 16.4° | — | 98% |
| Fri 16:00 | 17.1 km/h | 48.6 | WNW | 15.5° | — | 99% |
| Fri 17:00 | 19.1 km/h | 45.7 | WNW | 13.8° | 0.2mm | 100% |
| Fri 18:00 | 19.3 km/h | 51.1 | W | 10.8° | 1.2mm | 100% |
| Fri 19:00 | 12 km/h | 48.6 | WNW | 10.6° | 1.5mm | 99% |
| Fri 20:00 | 10.1 km/h | 36 | WNW | 10.9° | 0.4mm | 98% |
| Fri 21:00 | 21.1 km/h | 52.6 | WNW | 11.1° | 1.3mm | 99% |
| Fri 22:00 | 26 km/h | 63.4 | WNW | 11.7° | 0.6mm | 99% |
| Fri 23:00 | 27.9 km/h | 67.7 | W | 12.3° | — | 91% |
| Sat 00:00 | 27.2 km/h | 68 | W | 12.5° | — | 99% |
| Sat 01:00 | 25 km/h | 68 | W | 12.8° | 0.2mm | 98% |
| Sat 02:00 | 22 km/h | 63.4 | W | 12.8° | 0.1mm | 98% |
| Sat 03:00 | 19.2 km/h | 58 | WNW | 13.1° | — | 93% |
| Sat 04:00 | 17.3 km/h | 52.9 | W | 13.3° | — | 89% |
| Sat 05:00 | 16.7 km/h | 49.3 | W | 13.2° | — | 87% |
| Sat 06:00 | 16.2 km/h | 47.2 | W | 13.1° | — | 82% |
| Sat 07:00 | 14 km/h | 45.4 | W | 13.2° | — | 93% |
| Sat 08:00 | 17 km/h | 42.5 | W | 13.8° | — | 55% |
| Sat 09:00 | 16.5 km/h | 43.9 | W | 14.4° | — | 21% |
Likely flyable: wind 5–25 km/h, gusts < 35, dry
Next 7 days
Fri 18 Sep
Rain
10.6° / 18° · 5.2mm rain
Sat 19 Sep
Drizzle
7° / 17.8° · 0.3mm rain
Sun 20 Sep
Drizzle
6.9° / 25.1° · 0.5mm rain
Mon 21 Sep
Drizzle
4.7° / 12.1° · 0.3mm rain
Tue 22 Sep
Partly cloudy
6.5° / 15.9°
Wed 23 Sep
Partly cloudy
5.2° / 15.4°
Thu 24 Sep
Drizzle
8.8° / 16.5° · 0.3mm rain
PG4, but site is suitable for PG3 Pilots with prior duning experience and under supervision. Obstacles behind dunes include pine forest and fences.
Linking the sea cliffs to Cape Direction to the west is possible in strong ESE (PG4 Only). When doing so DO NOT land on the headland as land is owned by the department of defence and is a secured compound. DO NOT hike up the headland for the same reason and the presence of a native bird colony.
Main Dune is to right of the access track from carpark, best flown in a Sea Breeze. Dunes to the left (east) are private land.
Flying beyond the main dune to the far left and far right of the beach is possible in the suitable wind conditions. Caution venturis at each end of the main dune with vegetation gaps, can cause gliders to get blown back.
Hazards
<p>Tops of dunes have many branches and dead trees which can catch glider lines when flying in light conditions. Several venturis between vegetation exist, caution advised in strong conditions. High tides approach the base of dunes, tide checks recommended prior to arrival.</p> <p>Many families, surfers and dog walkers use the beach recreationally. Maintain 25m horizontal and 100ft vertical separation. Give way when landing.</p>