Europe · Pembrokeshire, UK
Newgale Beach
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About
Pembrokeshire, Wales Newgale Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a popular spot for hang gliding enthusiasts. The beach’s long stretch and favorable wind conditions make it an ideal location for this thrilling activity. There are several videos showcasing hang gliding at Newgale, including some impressive flights and skills
Launch Points (1)
Top of Hill
A generic hang glider launch
Landing Zones (2)
LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Whitesands Beach LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Flying Conditions
Beach ridge soaring
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 180 @ 5 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions. Beach ridge soaring
Terrain & Access
The areas around launch(s) may be : Grassy slopes You will find the terrain to include : Beaches
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Location
- Latitude
- 51.859920
- Longitude
- -5.130446
- Altitude
- 68 m / 223 ft
- Time Zone
- Europe/London
Conditions
- Best Wind Dir
- S (180°)
- Best Wind Speed
- 5–20 kt
- Weather Station
- EGOP
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Newgale Beach. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Pembry Sands, WL, GB
13:30 UTC
55 km from site
Wind
E 80°
8 kt
Ceiling
Clear
6+ sm vis
E 80° · 8 kt · 13:30 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 55 km from Newgale Beach. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.