Mappleton Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

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

Flying directions: east, southeast
Wind range: best around 14-21 kph, usable around 11-25 kph
Site altitude: 17 m
Location: 53.8758, -0.1337
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 31 kph from WNW (285°).
Wind aloft: 37 kph from WNW (287°).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 3383 ft; climbs to 3 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph W	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1820 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph W	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1820 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph WNW	37 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3383 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph WNW	37 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3383 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph W	44 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3118 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph W	44 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3119 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph WSW	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1904 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	No	31 kph WSW	35 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1903 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	30 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3267 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	30 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3259 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph WSW	37 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3746 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph WSW	37 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3739 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	37 kph N	39 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1452 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	37 kph N	39 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1452 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph N	33 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 1672 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph N	35 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 1660 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph N	37 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1284 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	35 kph N	37 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 1296 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph N	31 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2453 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph N	31 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2453 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	33 kph N	33 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 2124 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	33 kph N	33 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 2124 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	33 kph N	33 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2375 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	33 kph N	33 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2390 ft	dry

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