Wind & conditions

Weather

Cape Town’s weather is famously changeable. We decide where — and whether — to fly from live conditions on the day.

Wind decides

How we choose the launch site

The site depends on the live wind reading shortly before take-off — so we won’t know which one until close to your flight.

N – WSW winds

Ideal: NW

Faces the Atlantic, so it works when the wind blows in off the sea — anywhere from west-south-west round to north.

SSW – WSW winds

Ideal: SW

Picks up these winds once they bend over and around the back of the mountain.

Safety first

It’s rainingWet wings can’t fly safely.

Wrong wind directionOutside the usable range for both Signal Hill and Lion’s Head.

Wind too strongSignal Hill’s limit is 30 km/h. Lion’s Head is set by our risk assessment on the day.

Flight called off? Reschedule or get a full refund in line with our refund policy.

On the day

1We watch live readingsLive weather stations on Signal Hill and Lion’s Head, plus Windguru, SkySight and RASP forecasts for the Peninsula.
2Your instructor makes the callOn the morning of your flight — weighing wind speed, direction and incoming weather.
3We’ll be in touchBy phone, WhatsApp or email to confirm the flight, the site and your meeting time.

Check the conditions yourself

Message a pilot directly — we’ll check the wind and get back to you.

WhatsApp us info@paraglide.co.za