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Knocknarea

17⛔ Not flyable

Ireland · Takeoff 293 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-026

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~337 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 19.7 mm.

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 337 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0370

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~718 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 718 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~150 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 150 m
CAPE: 33
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~244 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 244 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Choose suitable take-off spot- depends of the wind direction

About this site

Knocknarea is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Strandhill. Takeoff elevation is 293 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.