Ben Ledi Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 17 kph WNW, 3/5 thermals. 5-day Ben Ledi paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 522 m
Location: 56.2526, -4.3061

Forecast for Monday 10 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 17 kph from WNW (WNW).
Wind aloft: 17 kph from WNW (WNW).
Thermal rating: 3 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3586 ft; climbs to 3398 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Mon 10 Aug	Morning	No	11 kph W	15 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2354 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Morning	No	11 kph W	15 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2354 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph WNW	17 kph WNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 3586 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph WNW	17 kph WNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 3587 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph W	15 kph WNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 4391 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph W	15 kph WNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 4390 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Morning	Yes	15 kph ESE	15 kph ESE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2215 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Morning	Yes	15 kph ESE	15 kph ESE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2214 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph SE	15 kph SSE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2981 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph SE	15 kph SSE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2980 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	19 kph S	22 kph S	1 out of 5, cloud base 5189 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	19 kph S	22 kph S	1 out of 5, cloud base 5189 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Morning	Marginal	9 kph S	11 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 3390 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Morning	Marginal	9 kph S	11 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 3390 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Midday	Marginal	20 kph SSW	26 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3623 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Midday	Marginal	20 kph SSW	26 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3623 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	19 kph SW	20 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3807 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	19 kph SW	20 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3808 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Morning	Marginal	7 kph SW	7 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3172 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Morning	Marginal	7 kph SW	7 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3172 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Midday	Marginal	17 kph SW	17 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3804 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Midday	Marginal	17 kph SW	17 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3804 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph WSW	15 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3352 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph WSW	15 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3387 ft	dry

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