Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~542 m, viento 12 km/h.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 542 m
CAPE: 200
LI: 0.0
Ballard Down
14🟢 Flyable todayUnited Kingdom · Takeoff 53 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~679 m, viento 10 km/h.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 679 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~582 m, viento 13 km/h.
Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 582 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~394 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.
Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 394 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0
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Ballard Down is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Swanage. Takeoff elevation is 53 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.