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Kerry Head (West)

8🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 67 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~297 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 297 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0557

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~276 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 276 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0655

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~239 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 239 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~313 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 313 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off on the ridge between the TWO Promontory Forts. It is about 60 metres down to the ocean.

About this site

Kerry Head (West) is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Tralee. Takeoff elevation is 67 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. 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.