Graig Fawr Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 22 kph WNW, 2/5 thermals. 5-day Graig Fawr paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: northwest, north
Wind range: best around 11-21 kph, usable around 7-25 kph
Site altitude: 225 m
Location: 51.7535, -3.9900

Forecast for Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 22 kph from WNW (303°).
Wind aloft: 26 kph from NW (310°).
Thermal rating: 2 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3172 ft; climbs to 3050 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	Marginal	17 kph WNW	20 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2156 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	Marginal	17 kph WNW	20 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2156 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	Marginal	22 kph WNW	26 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3172 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	Marginal	22 kph WNW	26 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3123 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph NNW	33 kph NNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3116 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph NNW	33 kph NNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3078 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph N	22 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2282 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph N	22 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2282 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	Marginal	15 kph NW	11 kph NW	4 out of 5, cloud base 3925 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	Marginal	15 kph NW	11 kph NW	4 out of 5, cloud base 3919 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	19 kph NNW	15 kph NW	4 out of 5, cloud base 4310 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	20 kph NNW	15 kph NNW	4 out of 5, cloud base 4271 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph N	13 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2987 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph N	13 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2987 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	6 kph N	6 kph E	5 out of 5, cloud base 4665 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	6 kph N	6 kph E	5 out of 5, cloud base 4666 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	15 kph NNW	15 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 5127 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	15 kph NNW	17 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 5099 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph N	13 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 3087 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph N	13 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 3087 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	Marginal	9 kph NNW	6 kph NNW	2 out of 5, cloud base 6010 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	Marginal	9 kph NNW	6 kph NNW	2 out of 5, cloud base 6010 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph NNW	9 kph N	3 out of 5, cloud base 5830 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph NNW	9 kph N	3 out of 5, cloud base 5831 ft	dry

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