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Castle (Castlegoat) Rock

11🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 317 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~390 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 390 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0
2026-08-199

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~238 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 9.1 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 238 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~525 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 1.8 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 525 m
CAPE: 240
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~910 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 910 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0

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Castle (Castlegoat) Rock is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Kenmare. Takeoff elevation is 317 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 11/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.