Compton Whites Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 37 kph WSW, 1/5 thermals. 5-day Compton Whites paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: south, southwest, west
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 98 m
Location: 50.6692, -1.4874
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 37 kph from WSW (247°).
Wind aloft: 37 kph from WSW (255°).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 2174 ft; climbs to 2026 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph W	33 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1732 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph W	33 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1733 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	37 kph WSW	37 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2174 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	37 kph WSW	37 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2174 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	41 kph W	44 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2148 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	39 kph W	43 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2223 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph NNE	24 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2107 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph NNE	24 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2107 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph N	15 kph NNE	2 out of 5, cloud base 4641 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph N	15 kph NNE	2 out of 5, cloud base 4640 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	20 kph WSW	17 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3548 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	20 kph WSW	17 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3481 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph E	22 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 3466 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph E	22 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 3466 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph ESE	13 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 4932 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph ESE	13 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 4932 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	11 kph SSW	11 kph SSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3832 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	11 kph SSW	11 kph SSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3830 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph NNE	19 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3191 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph NNE	19 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3191 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	6 kph ESE	9 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 4689 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	6 kph ESE	9 kph E	1 out of 5, cloud base 4689 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph SSE	19 kph SE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2931 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph SSE	19 kph SE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2933 ft	dry

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