Herne Bay Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 26 kph WNW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Herne Bay paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: northeast, northwest, north
Wind range: best around 15-22 kph, usable around 12-25 kph
Site altitude: 1 m
Location: 51.3750, 1.1747
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 26 kph from WNW (294°).
Wind aloft: 33 kph from W (276°).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3222 ft; climbs to 2905 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph W	30 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2684 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph W	30 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2684 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph WNW	33 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3222 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph WNW	33 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3222 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph WNW	35 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 5538 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph WNW	35 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 5538 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph W	28 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3105 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph W	28 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3105 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph W	31 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 4804 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph W	31 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 4807 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4159 ft	0.1 mm light rain
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph WSW	35 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4087 ft	0.3 mm light rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3094 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3095 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph W	24 kph W	2 out of 5, cloud base 3855 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph W	24 kph W	2 out of 5, cloud base 3855 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	20 kph NW	22 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4903 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	20 kph WNW	24 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 4764 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	Marginal	22 kph N	22 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1694 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	Marginal	22 kph N	22 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1694 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph NNE	24 kph NNE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2556 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph NNE	24 kph NNE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2578 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph NNE	33 kph NNE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2456 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph NNE	33 kph NNE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2555 ft	dry

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