Carsphairn Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 31 kph WNW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Carsphairn paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: southeast, south
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 498 m
Location: 55.2200, -4.3324

Forecast for Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 31 kph from WNW (284°).
Wind aloft: 41 kph from WNW (285°).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 1744 ft; climbs to 945 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph WNW	35 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1473 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph WNW	35 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1473 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph WNW	41 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1744 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph WNW	41 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1744 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	20 kph WNW	28 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1853 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	20 kph WNW	28 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1852 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph S	19 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1596 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph S	19 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1597 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph WSW	26 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1952 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph WSW	26 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1953 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph WSW	19 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1830 ft	0.2 mm light rain
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	11 kph WSW	13 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2068 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph NNE	24 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2892 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph NNE	24 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2892 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph N	19 kph N	4 out of 5, cloud base 3860 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph N	19 kph N	4 out of 5, cloud base 3860 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	22 kph NW	24 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3498 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	22 kph NW	24 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3529 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	4 kph ESE	4 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 2620 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	4 kph ESE	4 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 2619 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	11 kph NNE	7 kph NNE	5 out of 5, cloud base 4594 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	11 kph NNE	7 kph NNE	5 out of 5, cloud base 4592 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph NNW	13 kph NNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 4407 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph NNW	15 kph NNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 4311 ft	dry

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