Bradwell Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 24 kph SW, 4/5 thermals. 5-day Bradwell paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: west, northwest, north
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 360 m
Location: 53.3214, -1.7296

Forecast for Sunday 30 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 24 kph from SW (226°).
Wind aloft: 28 kph from SW (228°).
Thermal rating: 4 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3770 ft; climbs to 3486 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Sun 30 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph WSW	22 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1822 ft	dry
Sun 30 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph WSW	22 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1823 ft	dry
Sun 30 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph SW	28 kph SW	4 out of 5, cloud base 3770 ft	dry
Sun 30 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph SW	28 kph SW	4 out of 5, cloud base 3770 ft	dry
Sun 30 Aug	Afternoon	No	7 kph SSW	11 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2106 ft	0.9 mm light rain
Sun 30 Aug	Afternoon	No	9 kph SW	13 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2169 ft	1.3 mm light rain
Mon 31 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph WNW	39 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1441 ft	dry
Mon 31 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph WNW	39 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1441 ft	dry
Mon 31 Aug	Midday	No	39 kph WNW	48 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1833 ft	dry
Mon 31 Aug	Midday	No	39 kph WNW	48 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1833 ft	dry
Mon 31 Aug	Afternoon	No	35 kph W	46 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3108 ft	dry
Mon 31 Aug	Afternoon	No	35 kph W	46 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3130 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Morning	No	24 kph WSW	28 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2692 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Morning	No	24 kph WSW	28 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2692 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Midday	No	30 kph WSW	35 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3619 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Midday	No	30 kph WSW	35 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3618 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Afternoon	Marginal	24 kph WNW	30 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3161 ft	dry
Tue 1 Sep	Afternoon	Marginal	24 kph WNW	30 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3176 ft	dry
Wed 2 Sep	Morning	No	31 kph SSW	37 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1805 ft	dry
Wed 2 Sep	Morning	No	31 kph SSW	37 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1805 ft	dry
Wed 2 Sep	Midday	No	39 kph SSW	46 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1767 ft	dry
Wed 2 Sep	Midday	No	39 kph SSW	46 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1762 ft	dry
Wed 2 Sep	Afternoon	No	33 kph WSW	52 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2103 ft	0.7 mm light rain
Wed 2 Sep	Afternoon	No	35 kph WSW	54 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2104 ft	0.6 mm light rain
Thu 3 Sep	Morning	No	28 kph WSW	37 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2445 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Morning	No	28 kph WSW	37 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2445 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Midday	No	31 kph W	41 kph W	3 out of 5, cloud base 3847 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Midday	No	31 kph W	41 kph W	3 out of 5, cloud base 3847 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Afternoon	No	33 kph WSW	43 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4357 ft	dry
Thu 3 Sep	Afternoon	No	33 kph WSW	43 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4358 ft	dry

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