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Golden Ball

11🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 264 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1115 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 1115 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~757 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 757 m
CAPE: 740
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1096 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1096 m
CAPE: 240
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2280

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1390 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1390 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Nice grassy takeoff

About this site

Golden Ball is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Huish. Takeoff elevation is 264 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 11/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.