Woolacombe Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 19 kph WNW, 0/5 thermals. 5-day Woolacombe paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: west, northwest, north
Wind range: best around 11-21 kph, usable around 7-25 kph
Site altitude: 160 m
Location: 51.1593, -4.2056
Coastal site: Tide information is included where available.

Forecast for Friday 14 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 19 kph from WNW (WNW).
Wind aloft: 19 kph from WNW (WNW).
Thermal rating: 0 out of 5.
Cloud base: 1396 ft; climbs to 1126 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Fri 14 Aug	Morning	Yes	13 kph W	15 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1344 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Midday	Yes	19 kph WNW	19 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1396 ft	dry
Fri 14 Aug	Afternoon	Yes	19 kph W	20 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 944 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Morning	No	30 kph N	31 kph N	0 out of 5, cloud base 2142 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Midday	No	28 kph NNW	28 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 3757 ft	dry
Sat 15 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph NW	31 kph NNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 3804 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Morning	No	6 kph NNW	6 kph NNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3545 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Midday	Marginal	15 kph NW	11 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 4616 ft	dry
Sun 16 Aug	Afternoon	Marginal	20 kph WNW	22 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2498 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Morning	Yes	13 kph W	15 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1366 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Midday	Marginal	22 kph W	22 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 1959 ft	dry
Mon 17 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph WSW	31 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 1586 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	Marginal	19 kph NW	19 kph NW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1128 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	Marginal	15 kph NW	17 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 1535 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	30 kph W	31 kph W	0 out of 5, cloud base 2194 ft	dry

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