Minster Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

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

Flying directions: northeast
Wind range: best around 15-25 kph, usable around 12-27 kph
Site altitude: 33 m
Location: 51.4267, 0.8157
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 31 kph from WSW (239°).
Wind aloft: 35 kph from WSW (244°).
Thermal rating: 1 out of 5.
Cloud base: 4142 ft; climbs to 2366 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph WSW	31 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2678 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	26 kph WSW	31 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2678 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph WSW	35 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4142 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	31 kph WSW	35 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4133 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4960 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4838 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	Yes	24 kph N	26 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2688 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	Yes	24 kph N	26 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2688 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	Yes	17 kph NNE	19 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3696 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	Yes	17 kph NNE	19 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3700 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph ENE	13 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 4592 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph ENE	13 kph NE	1 out of 5, cloud base 4590 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	Yes	15 kph NNE	15 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3014 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	Yes	15 kph NNE	15 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3014 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	9 kph NE	9 kph N	2 out of 5, cloud base 4553 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	9 kph NE	9 kph N	2 out of 5, cloud base 4553 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph WNW	20 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 6559 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph WNW	20 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 6555 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	9 kph ESE	9 kph ESE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2761 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	9 kph ESE	9 kph ESE	1 out of 5, cloud base 2761 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph ENE	13 kph E	2 out of 5, cloud base 3545 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph ENE	13 kph E	2 out of 5, cloud base 3545 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph E	22 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 3353 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph E	22 kph E	0 out of 5, cloud base 3348 ft	dry

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