Beachy Head Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 43 kph WSW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Beachy Head paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: southeast, south, southwest
Wind range: best around 11-21 kph, usable around 7-25 kph
Site altitude: 130 m
Location: 50.7391, 0.2534
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 43 kph from WSW (249°).
Wind aloft: 44 kph from WSW (248°).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 1912 ft; climbs to 107 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	37 kph WSW	39 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1882 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	37 kph WSW	39 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1882 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	43 kph WSW	44 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1912 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	43 kph WSW	43 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1834 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	46 kph WSW	50 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1693 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	46 kph WSW	50 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1678 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph NNE	30 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1946 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph NNE	30 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1946 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph NE	17 kph NNE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3239 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph NE	17 kph NNE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3241 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	15 kph ESE	15 kph ESE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2747 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	15 kph ESE	15 kph ESE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2674 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph NE	24 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2396 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph NE	24 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2396 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	Yes	13 kph ESE	13 kph ESE	2 out of 5, cloud base 3111 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	Yes	13 kph ESE	13 kph ESE	2 out of 5, cloud base 3111 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	6 kph SSE	6 kph SSE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3421 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	6 kph SSE	6 kph SSE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3421 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph E	15 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 1924 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph E	15 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 1924 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	Marginal	15 kph ESE	15 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 1769 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	Marginal	15 kph ESE	15 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 1768 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph E	26 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 2556 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph E	26 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 2556 ft	dry

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