Branscombe Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 20 kph WNW, 1/5 thermals. 5-day Branscombe paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: south, southwest
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 116 m
Location: 50.6880, -3.1553
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Monday 17 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 20 kph from WNW (297°).
Wind aloft: 22 kph from WNW (298°).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3034 ft; climbs to 177 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	17 kph W	19 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1039 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph WNW	22 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3034 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	22 kph WNW	24 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4383 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph WNW	31 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 983 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	30 kph W	35 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2704 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph WNW	33 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4125 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	17 kph WSW	19 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1333 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	22 kph W	26 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2618 ft	0.1 mm light rain
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	33 kph W	37 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 3351 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph WNW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1625 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph WNW	28 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3112 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph W	17 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 3048 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph NE	22 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2076 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph SE	15 kph SE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2404 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	7 kph WNW	7 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2747 ft	0.2 mm light rain

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