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Knocknarea

17🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 293 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~290 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h).

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 290 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~414 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 414 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~451 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 451 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~321 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 321 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.