Lurigethan Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 24 kph WNW, 1/5 thermals. 5-day Lurigethan 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: 210 m
Location: 55.0592, -6.0925
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Friday 14 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 24 kph from WNW (WNW).
Wind aloft: 30 kph from WNW (WNW).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 1863 ft; climbs to 1439 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	Marginal	22 kph WNW	30 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1341 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	Marginal	24 kph WNW	30 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 1863 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph NW	30 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1874 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	22 kph WNW	28 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1842 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	Marginal	22 kph NW	28 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2771 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	20 kph NW	26 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2423 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	No	11 kph SW	13 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1222 ft	1.8 mm light rain
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph SW	20 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2182 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph SSW	20 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1683 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph SW	24 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1032 ft	0.8 mm light rain
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph SSW	13 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1162 ft	0.1 mm light rain
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph SW	46 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1339 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	33 kph W	39 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1705 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	39 kph W	61 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1794 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	35 kph W	65 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1614 ft	dry

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