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Ballard Down

14🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 53 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0464

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~751 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 751 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0564

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~953 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 953 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1678 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1678 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1400 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1400 m
CAPE: 50
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.