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Castlefreke

6🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 13 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~601 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 601 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1968

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~615 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 615 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~904 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 904 m
CAPE: 175
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1239 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1239 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0

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Castlefreke is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Derry. Takeoff elevation is 13 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 6/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.