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Knocknarea

17🟢 Flyable today

Ireland · Takeoff 303 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~342 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 342 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~343 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 343 m
CAPE: 420
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2062

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~564 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 2.4 mm.

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 564 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~487 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 2.0 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 487 m
CAPE: 170
LI: 0.0

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Knocknarea is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Strandhill. Takeoff elevation is 303 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, E, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.