Bratton Ball Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 28 kph WNW, 0/5 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 Friday 14 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 28 kph from WNW (WNW).
Wind aloft: 28 kph from WNW (WNW).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 1936 ft; climbs to 1032 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph WNW	26 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1608 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	No	28 kph WNW	28 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1936 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	No	33 kph WNW	33 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2574 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph NW	15 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2911 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	No	28 kph WNW	24 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4155 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	No	43 kph WNW	44 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4461 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	No	6 kph ENE	2 kph ESE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3719 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph NNW	11 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3948 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	No	33 kph WNW	33 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3426 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	11 kph NNW	13 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1396 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	28 kph NW	30 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2426 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph WNW	39 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2877 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph WNW	33 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 918 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	41 kph WNW	46 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2349 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	43 kph WNW	44 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2935 ft	dry

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