Learn to read the wind like a seasoned shooter. Free tool from brettjoiner.com
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| What you see | Wind (mph) |
|---|---|
| Smoke rises vertically | 0–3 |
| Smoke drifts, leaves rustle, felt on face | 3–5 |
| Leaves & twigs in motion, dust rises | 5–8 |
| Small branches move, flag at ~45° | 8–12 |
| Large branches sway, flag fully extended | 12–15 |
| Whole trees sway, hard to hold steady | 15–20 |
| Hat blows off, branches breaking | 20+ |
Flag trick: flag angle from the pole ÷ 4 ≈ mph (45° ≈ 11 mph).
| Mirage | Wind (mph) |
|---|---|
| Boiling straight up | 0 |
| Slight lean | 3–5 |
| ~45° angle | 8–12 |
| Flat / running hard | 12+ |
| Clock direction | Wind value |
|---|---|
| 3 / 9 o'clock | Full |
| 2 / 4 / 8 / 10 o'clock | ¾ |
| 1 / 5 / 7 / 11 o'clock | ½ |
| 12 / 6 o'clock | Zero (head/tail) |