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Woolacombe

4🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 159 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~499 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 499 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~507 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 507 m
CAPE: 340
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~586 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 586 m
CAPE: 780
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~961 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 961 m
CAPE: 250
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Easy large gently sloping takeoff

About this site

Woolacombe is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Braunton. Takeoff elevation is 159 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 4/100. 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.