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Uphill dune (Weston-super-mare)

5🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 8 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1863

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~617 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h).

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 617 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1976

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~872 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 872 m
CAPE: 300
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2014

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~619 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h), con precipitación 3.0 mm.

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 619 m
CAPE: 960
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1083 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 1083 m
CAPE: 240
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Small gaps in the bushes might be needed in low winds, the best area is near the car park at the northern end up the dune.

About this site

Uphill dune (Weston-super-mare) is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Weston-super-Mare. Takeoff elevation is 8 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.