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Gyles Quay

8🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 30 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~636 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 636 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~393 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 393 m
CAPE: 680
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~875 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 875 m
CAPE: 250
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~928 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 928 m
CAPE: 160
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off mid way along ridge

About this site

Gyles Quay is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Carlingford. Takeoff elevation is 30 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.