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Afton Down

2🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 114 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1883

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~533 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 533 m
CAPE: 370
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1979

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~874 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 874 m
CAPE: 530
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2084

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~685 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h), con precipitación 2.1 mm.

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 685 m
CAPE: 600
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1347 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1347 m
CAPE: 300
LI: 0.0

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Afton Down is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Freshwater. Takeoff elevation is 114 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.