Bulwer 1000
📍 KwaZulu-Natal , Sisonke District Municipality · Nearest city: Creighton (25 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1838 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-29.81200, 29.75140Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:44 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1808 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~1808m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~298 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~298m · wind 12 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~259 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~259m · wind 12 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Big open takeoff. Wind NE ad E
Pilot comments
This site is both and Xc , soaring and training site. It is in a Biosphere so a biosphere pass is needed that can be purchased from both Wildsky paragliding or Nip Inn pub. Wind sock and wind strength indicator installed on take off.
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