Sandy Mouth (Bude) Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 28 kph NW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Sandy Mouth (Bude) paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: west, northwest
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 49 m
Location: 50.8590, -4.5550
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 28 kph from NW (311°).
Wind aloft: 31 kph from NW (308°).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 1395 ft; climbs to 138 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	33 kph WNW	39 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2069 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	No	33 kph WNW	39 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2070 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	28 kph NW	31 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1395 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	28 kph NW	31 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1240 ft	0.5 mm light rain
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph NW	28 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 1730 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph NW	28 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 1723 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph NNE	26 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2095 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	24 kph NNE	26 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2095 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph NNW	22 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 2490 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	24 kph NNW	22 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 2486 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph NW	24 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2818 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph NW	24 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 2824 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph NNE	17 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2387 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph NNE	17 kph NNE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2387 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	22 kph N	15 kph NNE	2 out of 5, cloud base 3151 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	22 kph N	15 kph NNE	2 out of 5, cloud base 3151 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph NNW	24 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 3176 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	26 kph NNW	24 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 3174 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	6 kph NNE	7 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3050 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	6 kph NNE	7 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 3050 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph NNE	13 kph NE	2 out of 5, cloud base 4446 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	19 kph NNE	13 kph NE	2 out of 5, cloud base 4445 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph N	28 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 4662 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph N	28 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 4662 ft	dry

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