Merthyr Common Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 19 kph W, 4/5 thermals. 5-day Merthyr Common paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: west, northwest, north
Wind range: best around 11-20 kph, usable around 7-24 kph
Site altitude: 409 m
Location: 51.7235, -3.3362

Forecast for Monday 29 June 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 19 kph from W (W).
Wind aloft: 19 kph from W (W).
Thermal rating: 4 out of 5.
Cloud base: 4005 ft; climbs to 3560 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Mon 29 Jun	Morning	Yes	19 kph W	22 kph W	2 out of 5, cloud base 2753 ft	dry
Mon 29 Jun	Midday	Yes	19 kph W	19 kph W	4 out of 5, cloud base 4005 ft	dry
Mon 29 Jun	Afternoon	Yes	17 kph WSW	13 kph WSW	3 out of 5, cloud base 4277 ft	dry
Tue 30 Jun	Morning	No	20 kph SSW	28 kph SW	2 out of 5, cloud base 2787 ft	dry
Tue 30 Jun	Midday	No	24 kph SW	31 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2787 ft	dry
Tue 30 Jun	Afternoon	No	30 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3202 ft	dry
Wed 1 Jul	Morning	Yes	15 kph NW	15 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2408 ft	dry
Wed 1 Jul	Midday	Marginal	11 kph NW	11 kph NW	5 out of 5, cloud base 3766 ft	dry
Wed 1 Jul	Afternoon	Marginal	22 kph W	22 kph WNW	4 out of 5, cloud base 4371 ft	dry
Thu 2 Jul	Morning	Yes	19 kph WNW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1815 ft	dry
Thu 2 Jul	Midday	Marginal	15 kph NW	17 kph NNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2290 ft	dry
Thu 2 Jul	Afternoon	Marginal	17 kph NW	17 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 5300 ft	dry
Fri 3 Jul	Morning	Yes	19 kph W	20 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 3910 ft	dry
Fri 3 Jul	Midday	No	26 kph W	30 kph W	2 out of 5, cloud base 2970 ft	dry
Fri 3 Jul	Afternoon	Yes	17 kph WSW	20 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2231 ft	dry

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