Brownhead Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 20 kph NW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Brownhead paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: southwest, west
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 38 m
Location: 55.4846, -5.3240
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Friday 14 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 20 kph from NW (NW).
Wind aloft: 24 kph from NW (NW).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 963 ft; climbs to 142 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph NNW	22 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 585 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph NNW	22 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 586 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph NW	24 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 963 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph NW	24 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 963 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph NW	22 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 935 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph NW	22 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 926 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph WNW	26 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1593 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph WNW	26 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1592 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph NNW	26 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1449 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph NNW	28 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1450 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph NNW	22 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1420 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph NNW	22 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1436 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	Marginal	7 kph N	7 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 845 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	Marginal	7 kph N	7 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 845 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	No	4 kph NW	2 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 1410 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	No	4 kph NW	2 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 1410 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	13 kph SSW	13 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1071 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	13 kph SSW	13 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1071 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	17 kph SE	19 kph SE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1545 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	17 kph SE	19 kph SE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1545 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph SSE	24 kph SSE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1052 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph SSE	24 kph SSE	0 out of 5, cloud base 1052 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph SSE	35 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 248 ft	3.8 mm rain
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph SSE	35 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 242 ft	4.1 mm rain

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