Sgurr Alasdair Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 20 kph WSW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Sgurr Alasdair paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: southwest, west
Wind range: best around 11-21 kph, usable around 7-25 kph
Site altitude: 595 m
Location: 57.1964, -6.2310
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Friday 14 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 20 kph from WSW (WSW).
Wind aloft: 22 kph from W (W).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 624 ft; climbs to 594 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	Yes	13 kph WSW	15 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 627 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	Marginal	20 kph WSW	22 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 624 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	13 kph WSW	15 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 626 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	20 kph W	20 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1492 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph W	30 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1676 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph W	31 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1152 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	Yes	13 kph SSW	13 kph SSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1177 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph SW	19 kph SW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1006 ft	0.5 mm light rain
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph S	17 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 620 ft	1.1 mm light rain
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	No	19 kph ESE	20 kph SE	0 out of 5, cloud base 903 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph S	24 kph S	0 out of 5, cloud base 631 ft	1.2 mm light rain
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	31 kph SSE	35 kph SSE	0 out of 5, cloud base 628 ft	0.8 mm light rain
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	No	44 kph WSW	46 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 622 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	No	35 kph WSW	37 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 706 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph WNW	17 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1143 ft	dry

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