Magic Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 31 kph WNW, 1/5 thermals. 5-day Magic paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: south, southwest, west
Wind range: best around 8-16 kph, usable around 3-22 kph
Site altitude: 569 m
Location: 51.8876, -3.1350

Forecast for Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 31 kph from WNW (288°).
Wind aloft: 35 kph from WNW (287°).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3967 ft; climbs to 2765 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph WNW	35 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1846 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph WNW	35 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1846 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph WNW	35 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3967 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph WNW	35 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3967 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	35 kph WNW	41 kph WNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 5429 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	35 kph WNW	41 kph WNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 5429 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph W	30 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2588 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph W	30 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2588 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	28 kph W	33 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 3981 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	28 kph W	33 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 3984 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph WSW	39 kph W	2 out of 5, cloud base 4265 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph WSW	37 kph W	2 out of 5, cloud base 4087 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph WNW	37 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2336 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph WNW	37 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2335 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph NW	22 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3141 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph NW	22 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3168 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	22 kph NE	26 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3160 ft	0.2 mm light rain
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	22 kph NE	26 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3204 ft	0.3 mm light rain
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	9 kph ENE	11 kph ENE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3371 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	9 kph ENE	11 kph ENE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3371 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	4 kph ENE	4 kph ENE	5 out of 5, cloud base 4708 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	4 kph ENE	4 kph ENE	5 out of 5, cloud base 4707 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph N	13 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3098 ft	0.2 mm light rain
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	11 kph N	9 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3535 ft	0.1 mm light rain

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