Ballard Down Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 24 kph SW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Ballard Down paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: southeast, south, southwest
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 52 m
Location: 50.6299, -1.9453
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Monday 29 June 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 24 kph from SW (SW).
Wind aloft: 24 kph from SW (SW).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 2373 ft; climbs to 110 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Mon 29 Jun	Morning	No	15 kph W	19 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2696 ft	dry
Mon 29 Jun	Midday	No	24 kph SW	24 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2373 ft	dry
Mon 29 Jun	Afternoon	No	28 kph SW	30 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1949 ft	dry
Tue 30 Jun	Morning	No	13 kph SW	13 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1775 ft	dry
Tue 30 Jun	Midday	No	24 kph SW	26 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1839 ft	dry
Tue 30 Jun	Afternoon	No	30 kph SW	33 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1123 ft	dry
Wed 1 Jul	Morning	No	6 kph WNW	6 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1889 ft	dry
Wed 1 Jul	Midday	No	24 kph WSW	22 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1849 ft	dry
Wed 1 Jul	Afternoon	No	33 kph WSW	37 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2780 ft	dry
Thu 2 Jul	Morning	No	28 kph WSW	30 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1072 ft	dry
Thu 2 Jul	Midday	No	24 kph WSW	26 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1448 ft	dry
Thu 2 Jul	Afternoon	No	26 kph W	26 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 3327 ft	dry
Fri 3 Jul	Morning	No	4 kph ENE	6 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 2134 ft	dry
Fri 3 Jul	Midday	No	22 kph SW	22 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2308 ft	dry
Fri 3 Jul	Afternoon	No	35 kph WSW	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3016 ft	dry

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