Boscombe cliffs
📍 England , Bournemouth · Nearest city: Bournemouth (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 31 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
50.72140, -1.83187Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:43 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1031 m, wind 21 km/h.
base ~1031m · wind 21 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1920 m, strong wind (29 km/h).
base ~1920m · wind 29 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2088 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~2088m · wind 23 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
A few patches to launch from, can be tricky in light wind. Also a 4ft fence to hop, not hard.
Rules and notes
Wessex clubs have arranged some rules for their members to fly a nearby site. This is NOT a wessex site, and there is no bylaw preventing launching or landing here, though the site is in airspace, so one launch stay below cliff height.
Nearby sites
Barton on Sea (8) · Ballard Down (14) · Taddiford gap (14) · Kimmeridge (6) · Compton Whites (14) · Afton Down (2)