Skip to content

Portland West

5🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 91 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1885

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~576 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 576 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1975

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~807 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 807 m
CAPE: 490
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~904 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 1.5 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 904 m
CAPE: 450
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1260 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1260 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0

Map and thermal hotspots

Sleep nearby

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

Flight insurance

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

Access local weather services when flying abroad

Affiliate links — we earn a commission on bookings, no extra cost for you.

Takeoff description

Tricky because of rotor

About this site

Portland West is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Fortuneswell. Takeoff elevation is 91 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.