Ballyvaldon Beach Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

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

Flying directions: southeast, south
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 21 m
Location: 52.4633, -6.2973
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 24 kph from NNW (346°).
Wind aloft: 28 kph from NNW (346°).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3222 ft; climbs to 1947 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph NNW	35 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1712 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph NNW	35 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1711 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph NNW	28 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3222 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph NNW	28 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3218 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	20 kph NNE	24 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1295 ft	0.5 mm light rain
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph NE	24 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1294 ft	0.2 mm light rain
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph NW	28 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2586 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph NW	28 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2586 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph NNE	26 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2926 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph NNE	26 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2928 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	11 kph N	15 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2676 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	11 kph N	15 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2581 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	17 kph NNW	19 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2033 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	17 kph NNW	19 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2033 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph ENE	20 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1816 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph ENE	20 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1816 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph ENE	20 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2471 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph ENE	20 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2472 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph NNW	13 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2651 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph NNW	13 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2651 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph ESE	9 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 2811 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph ESE	9 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 2812 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph ENE	17 kph ENE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2188 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph ENE	17 kph ENE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2188 ft	dry

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