Rainbow Beach - Carlo Sand Blow
Queensland · Coastal · NNE–ENE
Managed by
Sunshine Coast Free Flyers Association
Named by the Site Guide and on its own website.
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Wind window
Published range: NNE–ENE
The shaded area shows the published wind range.
Before you fly
Short facts only. Hazards, landing areas and local rules are on the official site details.
- Type
- Coastal
- Height
- 90m / 295ft
- Rating
- PG2, HG2
- Wind directions
- NNE-ENE
- Launches
- Launch
Facts from the Australian National Site Guide · checked 13 Oct 2026 · Report a correction (opens in a new tab)
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Next 3 days
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- Within the published range
- Within 22.5° of the range, or rated “possible”
- Outside the published range
- Light wind
Speeds in km/h · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab)
Forecast wind direction at this launch, compared with the published range. For thermals, cloud and more detail, try:
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