Beinn Eighe Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 17 kph NNW, 2/5 thermals. 5-day Beinn Eighe paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: southeast, south, southwest, west
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 837 m
Location: 57.5783, -5.4032

Forecast for Monday 10 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 17 kph from NNW (NNW).
Wind aloft: 17 kph from NNW (NNW).
Thermal rating: 2 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3227 ft; climbs to 2638 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Mon 10 Aug	Morning	No	17 kph NW	17 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2841 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Morning	No	17 kph NW	17 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2841 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph NNW	17 kph NNW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3227 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph NNW	17 kph NNW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3234 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Afternoon	No	7 kph N	4 kph N	3 out of 5, cloud base 4209 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Afternoon	No	7 kph N	4 kph N	3 out of 5, cloud base 4212 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Morning	Marginal	15 kph ESE	17 kph ESE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3041 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Morning	Marginal	15 kph ESE	17 kph ESE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3041 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph SSW	30 kph SSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3905 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph SSW	30 kph SSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3905 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph SSW	33 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4527 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph SSW	33 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4527 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Morning	Yes	19 kph S	22 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 3869 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Morning	Yes	19 kph S	22 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 3868 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Midday	No	33 kph SSW	41 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3394 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Midday	No	33 kph SSW	41 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3393 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Afternoon	No	33 kph SW	41 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2682 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Afternoon	No	33 kph SW	41 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2678 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Morning	Marginal	15 kph SW	17 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1773 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Morning	Marginal	15 kph SW	17 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1773 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Midday	No	22 kph SW	26 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 1885 ft	0.1 mm light rain
Thu 13 Aug	Midday	No	22 kph SW	26 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 1885 ft	0.1 mm light rain
Thu 13 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	24 kph SW	28 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2611 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	24 kph SW	28 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2612 ft	dry

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