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Kerry Head (West)

8🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 67 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1869

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~497 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 497 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1916

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~451 m, viento fuerte (36 km/h), con precipitación 3.7 mm.

Wind max: 36 km/h
Base: 451 m
CAPE: 250
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2071

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~688 m, viento fuerte (35 km/h).

Wind max: 35 km/h
Base: 688 m
CAPE: 235
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~825 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 825 m
CAPE: 150
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.