Maes Knoll Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 19 kph WNW, 1/5 thermals. 5-day Maes Knoll paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: east, southeast, south
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 193 m
Location: 51.3921, -2.5747

Forecast for Friday 14 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 19 kph from WNW (WNW).
Wind aloft: 19 kph from WNW (WNW).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 4243 ft; climbs to 1796 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph WNW	17 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2545 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph WNW	17 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2545 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph WNW	19 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4243 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph WNW	19 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4243 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph W	28 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3822 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph W	28 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3822 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph N	31 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 3132 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph N	31 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 3133 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph N	30 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 4948 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph N	30 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 4948 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph N	19 kph N	4 out of 5, cloud base 6695 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	No	19 kph N	19 kph N	4 out of 5, cloud base 6695 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph N	15 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2559 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph N	15 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2559 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	No	9 kph N	11 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3935 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	No	9 kph N	11 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3935 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph NW	9 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 7341 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph NW	9 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 7341 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	6 kph N	7 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3579 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	6 kph N	7 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3579 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	4 kph NNW	7 kph WNW	2 out of 5, cloud base 5082 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	4 kph NNW	7 kph WNW	2 out of 5, cloud base 5081 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	22 kph W	22 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 5574 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	22 kph W	22 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 5572 ft	dry

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