Bratton Ball Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 17 kph WNW, 1/5 thermals. 5-day Bratton Ball 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: 264 m
Location: 51.2146, -3.5107
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Monday 10 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 17 kph from WNW (WNW).
Wind aloft: 11 kph from NW (NW).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3882 ft; climbs to 1484 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Mon 10 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph NW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1428 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph NW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1428 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph WNW	11 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3882 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph WNW	11 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3882 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Afternoon	No	11 kph NW	7 kph NNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4622 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Afternoon	No	11 kph NW	7 kph NNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4622 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph ESE	22 kph ESE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2457 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph ESE	22 kph ESE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2457 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph ENE	19 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 3639 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph ENE	19 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 3639 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph SE	22 kph SE	1 out of 5, cloud base 8100 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph SE	22 kph SE	1 out of 5, cloud base 8100 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph E	20 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 3742 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph E	20 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 3742 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph ENE	17 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 5684 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph ENE	17 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 5684 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph SSE	43 kph SSE	0 out of 5, cloud base 10947 ft	dry
Wed 12 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph SSE	43 kph SSE	0 out of 5, cloud base 10947 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph WNW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4850 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph WNW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4850 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph WNW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 6998 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph WNW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 6998 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Afternoon	No	46 kph W	50 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 5089 ft	dry
Thu 13 Aug	Afternoon	No	46 kph W	50 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 5089 ft	dry

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