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Hope Beach dunes, South Arm
15.9 km/h
Gust 44.3 km/h · 10.2°C · 100% cloud
Partly cloudy
W
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Next 24 hours
Hourly wind, gusts, temperature, and rain.
| Hour | Wind | Gust | Dir | Temp | Rain | Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 09:00 | 19.6 km/h | 46.4 | W | 10.8° | — | 88% |
| Thu 10:00 | 24.5 km/h | 59 | W | 12.3° | — | 90% |
| Thu 11:00 | 23.4 km/h | 58 | W | 12.5° | — | 84% |
| Thu 12:00 | 25.3 km/h | 63 | W | 13.7° | — | 88% |
| Thu 13:00 | 22.6 km/h | 61.6 | W | 14.1° | — | 91% |
| Thu 14:00 | 23.8 km/h | 59 | W | 14° | — | 86% |
| Thu 15:00 | 23.8 km/h | 59 | W | 13.2° | — | 71% |
| Thu 16:00 | 24.5 km/h | 59 | W | 12.3° | — | 100% |
| Thu 17:00 | 17.9 km/h | 58.7 | W | 11.3° | — | 100% |
| Thu 18:00 | 17.8 km/h | 45.4 | W | 10.7° | — | 81% |
| Thu 19:00 | 15.8 km/h | 44.6 | W | 10.3° | — | 99% |
| Thu 20:00 | 17.1 km/h | 42.8 | WNW | 10.1° | — | 95% |
| Thu 21:00 | 15.9 km/h | 44.6 | WNW | 10° | — | 93% |
| Thu 22:00 | 13.3 km/h | 40.7 | W | 10° | — | 88% |
| Thu 23:00 | 13.6 km/h | 36 | WNW | 10.1° | — | 98% |
| Fri 00:00 | 14.1 km/h | 37.4 | W | 10.2° | — | 97% |
| Fri 01:00 | 15.3 km/h | 39.6 | WNW | 10.5° | — | 99% |
| Fri 02:00 | 16.9 km/h | 43.2 | WNW | 10.6° | — | 99% |
| Fri 03:00 | 17.8 km/h | 46.1 | WNW | 10.6° | — | 95% |
| Fri 04:00 | 18.4 km/h | 46.8 | W | 10.6° | — | 99% |
| Fri 05:00 | 19.3 km/h | 47.5 | W | 10.8° | — | 100% |
| Fri 06:00 | 19.6 km/h | 47.5 | W | 10.7° | — | 100% |
| Fri 07:00 | 19.2 km/h | 47.5 | WNW | 10.6° | — | 100% |
| Fri 08:00 | 18.2 km/h | 48.6 | WNW | 10.8° | — | 100% |
Likely flyable: wind 5–25 km/h, gusts < 35, dry
Next 7 days
Thu 17 Sep
Partly cloudy
8.2° / 14.1°
Fri 18 Sep
Rain
10.2° / 17° · 4.6mm rain
Sat 19 Sep
Drizzle
6.7° / 16.9° · 0.5mm rain
Sun 20 Sep
Drizzle
6.8° / 24.4° · 0.6mm rain
Mon 21 Sep
Drizzle
4.8° / 11.4° · 1.7mm rain
Tue 22 Sep
Drizzle
6.5° / 14.6° · 2.1mm rain
Wed 23 Sep
Partly cloudy
4.9° / 16.3°
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>