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The Wrekin

8🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 394 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1089 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1089 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1044 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1044 m
CAPE: 420
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~735 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 735 m
CAPE: 950
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1211 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1211 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0

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The Wrekin is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Wellington. Takeoff elevation is 394 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.