Bray Head Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 30 kph WNW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Bray Head paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: northeast, east, southeast
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 144 m
Location: 53.1875, -6.0802
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 30 kph from WNW (286°).
Wind aloft: 39 kph from WNW (282°).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 2679 ft; climbs to 54 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph W	43 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1786 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph W	43 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1786 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	30 kph WNW	39 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2679 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	30 kph WNW	39 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2679 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph W	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2911 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph W	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2910 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	50 kph WSW	57 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1875 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	50 kph WSW	57 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1877 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	33 kph WSW	44 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2444 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	33 kph WSW	44 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2439 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph W	41 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2896 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph W	41 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2905 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph NW	24 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 815 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph NW	24 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 816 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph N	26 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 830 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph N	26 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 830 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph N	17 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1569 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph N	17 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1594 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph NW	33 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1350 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph NW	33 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1351 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph N	31 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1688 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph N	31 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1688 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	24 kph NNE	26 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1561 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	24 kph NNE	26 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1555 ft	dry

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