Sand Patch
Western Australia · Coastal Ridge · SSW–WSW
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New to this site or visiting? Contact Albany Hang Gliding Club Inc before your first flight for site rules, protocols and hazards.
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Wind window
Published range: SSW–WSW
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 Ridge
- Height
- 150m
- Rating
- PG4 / HG Intermediate
- Wind directions
- SW
- Launches
- Sandpatch
Facts from the Australian National Site Guide · checked 13 Oct 2026 · Report a correction (opens in a new tab)
Weather stations
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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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Schools and tandem operators in Western Australia, as listed by the national body.
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Information only. Forecast direction is compared with each site's published wind range; speeds are shown but not judged. Always check the official site guide, the administering club and conditions on the day. You are responsible for your decision to fly.