Broughton Heights Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 35 kph WSW, 2/5 thermals. 5-day Broughton Heights paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: southwest, west, northwest, north
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 425 m
Location: 55.6616, -3.4085

Forecast for Friday 7 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 35 kph from WSW (WSW).
Wind aloft: 43 kph from WSW (WSW).
Thermal rating: 2 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3108 ft; climbs to 2886 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Fri 7 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph SW	37 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2592 ft	dry
Fri 7 Aug	Midday	No	35 kph WSW	43 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3108 ft	dry
Fri 7 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph WSW	46 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3599 ft	dry
Sat 8 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph SW	37 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3354 ft	dry
Sat 8 Aug	Midday	No	35 kph SW	43 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3402 ft	dry
Sat 8 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph SW	46 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4606 ft	dry
Sun 9 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph SW	39 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2586 ft	dry
Sun 9 Aug	Midday	No	30 kph WSW	35 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2087 ft	1.5 mm light rain
Sun 9 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph W	35 kph W	2 out of 5, cloud base 3337 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Morning	Yes	17 kph W	19 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 1968 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Midday	Yes	15 kph WNW	17 kph WNW	4 out of 5, cloud base 3713 ft	dry
Mon 10 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	17 kph W	15 kph W	4 out of 5, cloud base 4370 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Morning	No	9 kph SSE	11 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 3221 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph S	24 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 4686 ft	dry
Tue 11 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph S	33 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 4849 ft	dry

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