Ballyvaldon Beach Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 13 kph NNW, 1/5 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 Friday 14 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 13 kph from NNW (NNW).
Wind aloft: 15 kph from NNW (NNW).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3821 ft; climbs to 2127 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph NW	26 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2080 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph NNW	15 kph NNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3821 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph NE	15 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1385 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph NNW	30 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2178 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph NE	15 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3652 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	15 kph SE	13 kph SE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2155 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	No	4 kph SW	6 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3135 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph SSE	20 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 2600 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph SSW	26 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3868 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph WNW	19 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1990 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph S	22 kph SSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2504 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph SW	35 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4062 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	35 kph W	44 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2705 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	33 kph W	41 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4506 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	33 kph WNW	37 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 5220 ft	dry

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